How to travel from Doncaster to Fort William, United Kingdom
The distance between Doncaster and Fort William is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Doncaster to Fort William by train, car, plane, bus and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fort William → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Manchester Oxford Road then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Belford Hospital.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh then Glasgow Queen Street and then to Fort William.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£71($84)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Fort William
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Fort William by train, car, plane, bus and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Doncaster and Fort William is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (276 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Doncaster 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 Doncaster to Fort William is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Fort William, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Fort William. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
LNER, First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper and CrossCountry run train services between Doncaster and Fort William. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Doncaster and Fort William. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Oxford Road then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Belford Hospital. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Fort William. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Oxford Road then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Belford Hospital. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Doncaster and Fort William. The distance is around 549km (341 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 Doncaster to Fort William is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Fort William
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 5h 45m | £165($195) | 5 times a day | 714km (444 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 5h 50m | £240($285) | 5 times a day | 871km (541 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 6h 15m | £140($165) | twice daily | 743km (462 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Oxford Road, plane and bus | 7h 30m | £140($165) | 5 times a day | 810km (503 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 8hrs | £165($195) | 5 times a week | 818km (508 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 20m | £385($455) | 5 times a day | 749km (465 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 35m | £71($84) | 5 times a week | 639km (397 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 8hrs | £74($88) | 6 times a week | 633km (394 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 8h 40m | £155($180) | 6 times a week | 670km (416 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £95($115) | on demand | 549km (341 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Doncaster and Fort William
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
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