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

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There are 10 ways to get from Wakefield to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate 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
    9h 13m
    £157–258

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    11h 46m
    £39–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    10h 11m
    £46–83

  4. Drive  314.3 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Fort Williamcar car 314.3 mi
    6h 10m
    £78–112

  5. 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 Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 50m
    £84–193

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    9h 28m
    £140–203

  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 Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 39m
    £99–198

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

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain 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
    8h 35m
    £87–192

  9. 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
    8h 24m
    £111–256

  10. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Stevenagetrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 59m
    £110–226

Wakefield to Fort William by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Fort William Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 10h 11m.

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