There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Settle by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 915
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain
7h 32m£77–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 26m£42–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain
8h 41m£48–82Drive 268 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Settlecar 268 mi
4h 58m£66–96Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
- Take the train from Shipley to Settletrain
10h 26m£74–170Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain
8h 14m£94–217
Fort William to Settle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Settle is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Settle is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Settle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Settle. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Settle via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Fort William and Settle is 276 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Settle without a car is to bus and train via Glasgow which takes 7h 32m and costs £75 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Fort William to Settle, including transfers.
Fort William to Settle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Settle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Settle is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Settle, England?
You can take a train from Fort William to Settle via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Bus Station to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Settle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Settle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Settle is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Fort William to Settle.
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