How to travel from Fort William to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort William and Isle of Man is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Fort William to Isle of Man by train, ferry, 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 Isle of Man → Fort William if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Dalmuir and then to Wigan North Western then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£180($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration12hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Heysham then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort William to Isle of Man by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Fort William and Isle of Man is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)
It takes around 10h 20m to get from Fort William and Isle of Man by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fort William to Isle of Man is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fort William and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fort William and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Fort William to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Dalmuir and then to Wigan North Western then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 10h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Isle of Man is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around £180 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £160($190) | every 20 mins | 465km (289 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, Fly | 4h 55m | £400($475) | 5 times a day | 778km (483 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 20m | £180($210) | twice daily | 682km (424 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13hrs | £60($71) | 3 times a week | 502km (312 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12hrs | £110($130) | 6 times a week | 714km (443 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, ferry | 13h 55m | £46($55) | 3 times a week | 500km (311 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 40m | £125($145) | twice daily | 547km (340 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort William and Isle of Man
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach West Scotland
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man