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How to get fromPontefract to Fort Williamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Pontefract to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via York

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    9h 12m
    £107–203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    10h 32m
    £36–55

  3. Drive  325 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Fort Williamcar car 325 mi
    5h 51m
    £81–117

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 6m
    £69–169

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    10h 29m
    £116–211

  6. Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    11h 57m
    £42–90

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 59m
    £86–178

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 5m
    £114–261

Pontefract to Fort William by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Baghill to Fort William via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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