There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Keswick by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
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 13m£63–116Bus via Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 21m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 56m£77–172Drive 225 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Keswickcar 225 mi
4h 24m£55–80Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
8h 14m£34–68
Fort William to Keswick by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Keswick is to bus via Bus Station which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Keswick is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Keswick station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
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 Dalmuir and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
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 which takes 6h 13m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 56m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 14m.
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 Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Fort William to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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 Dalmuir 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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