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How to get fromFort William to Kendalby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Kendal by bus, train, or car

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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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 6m
    £73–131

  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 Underpassbus bus Uk030
    9h 20m
    £35–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 48m
    £92–182

  4. Drive 244.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Kendalcar car 244.1 mi
    4h 33m
    £60–86

  5. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 28m
    £50–94

Fort William to Kendal by bus and train

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to The Shakespeare Inn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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