How to travel from Crewe to Fort William, United Kingdom
The distance between Crewe and Fort William is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Crewe to Fort William by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fort William → Crewe if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Belford Hospital.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Preston then Glasgow Central and then to Fort William.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Fort William
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Crewe to Fort William by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between Crewe and Fort William is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Crewe and Fort William by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Crewe to Fort William is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Fort William, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Fort William. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, Glasgow Central, St Enoch SPT Subway Station and Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Crewe and Fort William. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Crewe and Fort William. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Belford Hospital. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Fort William. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Belford Hospital. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Fort William is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 102km (63 miles) from Fort William. Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Crewe and Fort William. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Fort William is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £130 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Fort William
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 4h 30m | £155($185) | 5 times a day | 636km (395 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 5h 15m | £205($240) | 5 times a day | 804km (500 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | £105($125) | twice daily | 676km (420 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 15m | £130($155) | 5 times a day | 732km (455 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 7hrs | £165($195) | twice daily | 911km (566 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 7h 30m | £130($155) | 5 times a week | 751km (466 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | £130($150) | 5 times a week | 575km (357 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 8h 15m | £140($165) | 6 times a week | 643km (400 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £95($115) | on demand | 552km (343 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Crewe and Fort William
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Fort William
The following major airports near Fort William offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Fort William
Tiree Airport (TRE)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Fort William
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Fort William