How to travel from Fort William to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Leeds is around 522km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort William to Leeds by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £160($185)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Leeds.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Leeds Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance522km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Leeds by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($185).

The distance between Fort William and Leeds is around 522km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (251 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Fort William and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Leeds is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £160 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Leeds. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and LNER run train services between Fort William and Leeds. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 8h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort William and Leeds. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Fort William and Leeds. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Leeds. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 522km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Leeds

Transport options from Fort William to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar
5h 15m
£160($185)
5 times a day688km (428 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train6h 20m
£145($170)
every 20 mins783km (486 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train6h 60m
£185($220)
every 20 mins964km (599 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7hrs
£130($155)
5 times a day784km (487 miles)
Bus, Train, Plane and Taxi6h 45m
£445($525)
5 times a day791km (492 miles)
Train
8h 25m
£140($165)
6 times a week622km (387 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
£45($53)
once daily589km (366 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£90($105)
on demand522km (324 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds