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How to get fromGateshead to Fort Williamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gateshead to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    7h 29m
    £90–173

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    7h 40m
    £25–38

  3. Drive 237.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Fort Williamcar car 237.7 mi
    4h 49m
    £58–83

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    7h 55m
    £87–198

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leisure Centrebus bus 915
    8h 31m
    £49–110

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    9h 1m
    £46–173

Gateshead to Fort William by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Fort William via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 7h 40m.

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