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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    6h 20m
    £33–60

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    6h 22m
    £80–138

  3. Drive  215.2 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Fort Williamcar car 215.2 mi
    4h 4m
    £53–77

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    6h 31m
    £48–82

Penrith to Fort William by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Penrith to Fort William Bus Station via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 22m.

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