There are 8 ways to get from Fort William to Liverpool by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 915
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 29m£85–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
8h 19m£42–71Drive 314.3 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Liverpoolcar 314.3 mi
6h£79–113Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
7h 7m£80–194Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
8h 10m£110–195Bus, train via Lancaster
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
- Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
10h 30m£49–77Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 16m£82–198Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 33m£110–266
Fort William to Liverpool by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Liverpool is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Liverpool is to drive which takes 6h and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Fort William and Liverpool is 329 miles. The road distance is 316.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Liverpool without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 29m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Fort William to Liverpool, including transfers.
Fort William to Liverpool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Liverpool is to bus which takes 8h 19m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £200 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Liverpool, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £85–220
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–220
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- 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
Bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
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
Bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
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Booking & Getting There
Fort William to Liverpool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Liverpool is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Fort William to Liverpool.
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