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

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    7h 13m
    £81–185

  2. Bus

    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
    £26–37

  3. Drive  237.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Fort Williamcar car 237.7 mi
    4h 49m
    £60–86

  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
    8h
    £93–210

  5. Train

    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 28m
    £63–130

  6. Bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    8h 1m
    £43–80

  7. 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
    £47–184

Gateshead to Fort William by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 13m. 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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