Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Fort William

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston 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 13m
    £88–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    7h 40m
    £42–89

  3. Drive  284.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Fort Williamcar car 284.1 mi
    5h 10m
    £70–102

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 25m
    £92–240

  5. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    8h 9m
    £51–94

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

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 34m
    £80–190

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

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain 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
    8h 10m
    £109–255

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    9h 30m
    £68–184

Preston to Fort William by train and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Preston to Fort William.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 305.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fort William Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 7h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There