There are 4 ways to get from Howrah Station to Fort William by bus, ferry, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Howrah Bus Stand to Fort Williambus Ac-52L
10 minFerry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Howrah to Chandpal(Babughat)ferry
48 min₹7–10Ferry, taxi
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
- Take the taxi from Fairlie to Fort Williamtaxi
21 min₹126–158Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah Station to Fort Williamtaxi 4.9 km
7 min₹160–200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah Station to Fort William is to ferry which costs ₹7 - ₹10 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Howrah Station to Fort William is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ₹160 - ₹200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Howrah Bus Stand and arriving at Fort William. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Howrah and arriving at Chandpal(Babughat). Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Howrah Station and Fort William is 7 km.
The best way to get from Howrah Station to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 10 min and costs .
The bus from Howrah Bus Stand to Fort William takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Howrah Station to Fort William bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Howrah Bus Stand station.
Howrah Station to Fort William bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Fort William station.
There are 1100+ hotels available in Fort William.
What companies run services between Howrah Station, India and Fort William, India?
West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Howrah Bus Stand to Fort William every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a ferry from Howrah to Chandpal(Babughat) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹7–10 and the journey takes 20 min.
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Howrah Bus Stand to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- WBTC
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah to Chandpal(Babughat)
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–10
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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