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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    4h 51m

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Stationbus bus 41 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    5h 9m
    £24–49

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    5h 45m
    £56–93

  4. Drive  128.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lanark to Fort Williamcar car 128.1 mi
    2h 44m
    £33–47

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  • Distance: 137.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Wellgate to Fort William Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanark to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 45m.

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