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How to get fromFort William to Saint Beesby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Saint Bees by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    7h 55m
    £59–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    9h 38m
    £36–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    8h 41m
    £84–165

  4. Drive  239.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Saint Beescar car 239.7 mi
    4h 37m
    £60–87

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    9h 8m
    £38–59

  6. Train via Lancaster

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to St Beestrain train
    10h 16m
    £119–214

Fort William to Saint Bees by bus, train, and foot

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Saint Bees, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Rail Station via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Carlisle, Whitehaven, and Duke Street in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rail Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Trinity Baptist church, and Duke Street in around 9h 38m.

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