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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    7h 48m
    £85–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    8h 27m
    £30–45

  3. Drive  248.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Fort Williamcar car 248.3 mi
    5h 6m
    £62–89

  4. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    7h 30m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    8h 9m
    £67–135

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    9h 8m
    £33–54

  7. Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    8h 31m

Sunderland to Fort William by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Fort William via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 27m.

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