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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort William to Sunderland by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Newcastletrain train
    6h 47m
    £49–133

  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 Interchangebus bus Ukn10 / ...
    8h 35m
    £31–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    7h 19m
    £67–135

  4. Drive  249.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Sunderlandcar car 249.6 mi
    5h 7m
    £63–91

  5. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    7h 41m

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from North St David Street to Interchangebus bus 839
    7h 51m
    £32–54

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    8h 4m

Fort William to Sunderland by bus, foot, and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Sunderland via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William to Interchange via George Street and North St David Street in around 7h 51m.

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