How to travel from Fort William to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Winchester is around 763km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir then London Euston and then to Winchester.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance834km (518 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Winchester by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £145 ($170) and will take around 5h 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 £230 ($270).

The distance between Fort William and Winchester is around 763km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 686km (427 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Fort William and Winchester by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Winchester is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £145 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Winchester. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Fort William and Winchester. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 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 Fort William and Winchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Winchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 834km (518 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Winchester is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £230 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Winchester

Transport options from Fort William to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
4h 25m
£230($270)
every 20 mins763km (474 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5h 40m
£210($245)
5 times a day933km (580 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 50m
£245($290)
every 20 mins817km (508 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train5h 55m
£145($170)
every 20 mins900km (559 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train6h 10m
£210($250)
every 20 mins843km (524 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 55m
£220($260)
every 20 mins938km (583 miles)
Train via Edinburgh11h 55m
£225($265)
6 times a week940km (584 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
£145($170)
on demand834km (518 miles)

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Airports near Winchester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester