There are 10 ways to get from Wales to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain
10h 2m£111–283Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
11h 19m£43–84Drive 343.7 mi
- Drive from Wales to Fort Williamcar 343.7 mi
6h 40m£86–124Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
7h 51m£89–188Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
11h 23m£148–233Bus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
12h 47m£47–78Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 42m£76–177Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus
8h 24m£115–281Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
9h 6m£109–262Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus
11h 3m£130–331
Wales to Fort William by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Fort William is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Fort William is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs £85 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue and arriving at Bus Station via Castle Street/CG22, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Kiveton Bridge and arriving at Fort William via Sheffield, Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Wales and Fort William is 427 miles. The road distance is 345.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Fort William without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 10h 2m and costs £110 - £290.
It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Wales to Fort William, including transfers.
Wales to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Wales to Fort William train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Wales to Fort William is to train via Glasgow which takes 10h 2m and costs £110 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Wales, England and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Fort William via Sheffield, Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Bus Station via Commercial Street/CG1, Castle Street/CG22, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 19m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £29–110
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £29–110
Train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Wales to Fort William train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Fort William is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Wales to Fort William.
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