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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 Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    5h 49m
    £80–148

  2. Bus via Underpass

    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
    7h 31m
    £34–54

  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 Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 36m
    £98–205

  4. Drive 264.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Lancastercar car 264.5 mi
    4h 49m
    £65–93

  5. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain train
    8h 29m
    £84–198

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    7h 54m
    £42–91

  7. 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 Airport to Lancastertrain train
    7h 19m
    £116–276

Fort William to Lancaster by bus and train

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Lancaster via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Common Garden Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass in around 7h 31m.

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