There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Keswick by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 915
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 14m£58–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 11m£28–38Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 55m£83–141Drive 225 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Keswickcar 225 mi
4h 24m£56–81Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus Ember
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 2m£52–87
Fort William to Keswick by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Keswick is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Keswick is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Keswick Park Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Fort William and Keswick is 240 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Keswick without a car is to bus and train via Glasgow which takes 6h 14m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Fort William to Keswick, including transfers.
Fort William to Keswick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Keswick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Keswick is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Keswick, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Fort William to Keswick Park Hotel via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Keswick Park Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
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Booking & Getting There
Fort William to Keswick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Keswick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Keswick is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Fort William to Keswick.
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