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How to get fromFort William to Newton Stewartby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Newton Stewart by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Girvan Station to Stance 1bus bus 359
    7h 44m

  2. Drive 175.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort William to Newton Stewartcar car 175.1 mi
    3h 44m
    £43–62

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Centrebus bus 500
    9h 25m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Girvan Station to Stance 1bus bus 359
    8h 9m

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Cinemabus bus 500
    8h 20m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 197.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Newton Stewart, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stance 1 via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Girvan Station in around 7h 44m.

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