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How to get fromKendal to Fort Williamby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Fort William by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    7h 24m
    £91–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    10h
    £35–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    7h 56m
    £57–103

  4. Drive  242.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Fort Williamcar car 242.8 mi
    4h 31m
    £61–88

Kendal to Fort William by train and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Fort William via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bus Station via Bus Station, Underpass, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h.

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