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How to get fromFort William to Halifaxby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Fort William to Halifax by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain train
    7h 55m
    £74–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    10h 13m
    £35–51

  3. Drive  303.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Halifaxcar car 303.9 mi
    5h 54m
    £76–109

  4. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    8h 49m
    £81–186

  5. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain train
    8h 36m
    £99–210

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    9h 45m
    £141–210

  7. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    11h 10m
    £36–70

  8. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    7h 29m
    £111–256

  9. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain train
    8h 26m
    £110–214

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain train
    9h 9m
    £99–207

Fort William to Halifax by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Halifax, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Godley Bridge via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Halifax via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 8h 36m.

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