There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Penrith 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 / ...
5h 20m£60–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrithbus Ukn31
6h 44m£25–38Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 8m£76–170Drive 215.7 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Penrithcar 215.7 mi
4h 4m£53–76
Fort William to Penrith by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Penrith is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Penrith is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Penrith via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Fort William and Penrith is 222 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Penrith without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 20m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Fort William to Penrith, including transfers.
Fort William to Penrith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Penrith is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Fort William to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Penrith via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow in around 6h 44m.
- 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
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- 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 43m
- 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 43m
- 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 Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Glasgow to Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Penrith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Penrith is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Fort William to Penrith.
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