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

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There are 5 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 Fort William to Haymarketbus bus
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain train
    8h 11m
    £66–119

  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 Station Night Stdbus bus 181 / ...
    11h 25m
    £38–61

  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 Settletrain train
    8h 15m
    £90–182

  4. Drive  268 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Settlecar car 268 mi
    4h 58m
    £66–96

  5. 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
    9h 35m
    £90–202

Fort William to Settle by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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 15m. 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 25m.

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