How to travel from Fort William to Crewe, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort William and Crewe is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Fort William to Crewe by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Crewe → Fort William if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Dalmuir then Preston and then to Crewe.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station then take the train to Crewe.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£63($74)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Crewe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort William to Crewe by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between Fort William and Crewe is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Fort William and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort William to Crewe is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Crewe. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level and Preston. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Fort William and Crewe. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7hrs, 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 Fort William and Crewe. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Crewe. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Crewe is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Crewe. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Fort William and Crewe. The distance is around 553km (344 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 Fort William to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Crewe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 30m | £155($185) | 5 times a day | 637km (396 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train | 5h 40m | £205($240) | 5 times a day | 805km (500 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 40m | £105($125) | every 20 mins | 682km (424 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 20m | £130($155) | 5 times a day | 732km (455 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train | 6h 40m | £150($180) | every 20 mins | 918km (570 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train | 6h 40m | £235($280) | every 20 mins | 987km (613 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | £125($145) | every 20 mins | 575km (357 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 8h 30m | £140($165) | 6 times a week | 643km (400 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | £63($74) | twice daily | 554km (344 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, train | 8h 55m | £56($66) | once daily | 575km (357 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £95($115) | on demand | 553km (344 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort William and Crewe
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Crewe
The following major airports near Crewe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Crewe
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Crewe
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Crewe