Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Skegness

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 12 ways to get from Fort William to Skegness by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train via York

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    10h 48m
    £137–256

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Lc9
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    17h 3m
    £65–99

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    15h 41m
    £97–156

  4. Drive  405 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Skegnesscar car 405 mi
    7h 50m
    £102–148

  5. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 46m
    £114–223

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    11h 32m
    £154–259

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    10h 29m
    £102–216

  8. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 18m
    £121–256

  9. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    10h 7m
    £113–245

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 56m
    £98–254

  11. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    10h 50m
    £98–233

  12. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane INV - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    10h 1m
    £107–284

Fort William to Skegness by bus, foot, and train

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Fort William to Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 492.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Skegness via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Grantham in around 11h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There