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How to get fromFort William to Settleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Settle by bus, train, car, or plane

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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 Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain train
    7h 32m
    £66–148

  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 Underpassbus bus Uk030
    10h 52m
    £33–47

  3. Drive  268 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Settlecar car 268 mi
    4h 58m
    £67–97

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    3. Take the train from Shipley to Settletrain train
    10h 19m
    £90–202

  5. 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 Settletrain train
    8h 13m
    £91–183

  6. Bus, train via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain train
    11h 46m
    £60–98

Fort William to Settle by train and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station, and Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Settle via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 8h 13m.

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