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

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort William to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Skiptontrain train
    8h 40m
    £95–192

  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 Uk030
    11h 47m
    £40–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    8h 44m
    £97–185

  4. Drive  282.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Skiptoncar car 282.8 mi
    5h 18m
    £70–101

  5. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    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
    8h 29m
    £85–193

  6. 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 Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    8h 30m
    £107–219

  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 Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    9h 13m
    £95–217

  8. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    8h 54m
    £121–271

Fort William to Skipton by train and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Skipton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 11h 47m.

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