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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 36m
    £58–144

  2. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    7h 32m
    £46–133

  3. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    13h 49m
    £198–336

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    15h 12m
    £59–90

  5. Drive  506.2 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Fort Williamcar car 506.2 mi
    8h 43m
    £127–183

  6. Bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 56m
    £50–154

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    15h 10m
    £238–366

  8. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    16h 3m
    £76–130

Somerset to Fort William by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Fort William via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Bus Station via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 12m.

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