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How to get fromFort William to New Lanarkby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to New Lanark 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 Lanarktrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark
    4h 38m
    £31–56

  2. Bus, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Streetbus bus 240
    5h 26m
    £19–29

  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 Lanarktrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark
    5h 19m
    £56–90

  4. Drive  130.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to New Lanarkcar car 130.1 mi
    2h 48m
    £32–47

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus bus 240X
    4h 47m

Fort William to New Lanark by train and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and New Lanark, Scotland?

You can take a train from Fort William to Lanark via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

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