What is the cheapest way to get from Keswick to Fort William?

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Fort William is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Keswick to Fort William?

The fastest way to get from Keswick to Fort William is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Carlisle and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Keswick and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Keswick to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Keswick to Fort William?

The distance between Keswick and Fort William is 253 miles. The road distance is 225.4 miles.

How do I travel from Keswick to Fort William without a car?

The best way to get from Keswick to Fort William without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Keswick to Fort William?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Keswick to Fort William, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keswick to Fort William bus from?

Keswick to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Keswick to Fort William train from?

Keswick to Fort William train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Keswick to Fort William?

The best way to get from Keswick to Fort William is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Keswick to Fort William bus arrive?

Keswick to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Keswick to Fort William train arrive?

Keswick to Fort William train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Keswick to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Fort William is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Keswick to Fort William.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 747+ hotels available in Fort William.

Keswick to Fort William - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 55m
£78–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
8h 58m
£26–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus Ember
8h 8m
£57–93
Drive 224.1 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Fort Williamcar 224.1 mi
4h 24m
£56–80

Keswick to Fort William by bus, train, and foot

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7h 55mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Fort William via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Bus Station via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 58m.

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