How to travel from Glastonbury to Fort William, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Fort William is around 726km (451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Fort William by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Belford Hospital.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £180($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington then Glasgow Central and then to Fort William.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street, Lancaster then Glasgow Central and then to Fort William.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Fort William.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance807km (501 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Fort William

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Fort William by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($210).

The distance between Glastonbury and Fort William is around 726km (451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649km (404 miles)

It takes around 10h 35m to get from Glastonbury and Fort William by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Fort William is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £180 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Fort William, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Fort William. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington, Euston Square station, Glasgow Central, St Enoch SPT Subway Station and Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Glastonbury and Fort William. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 10h 35m, 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 Glastonbury and Fort William. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

First Bristol, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Fort William. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Fort William. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station. 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 Glastonbury and Fort William. The distance is around 807km (501 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 Glastonbury to Fort William is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £270 ($320).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Fort William

Transport options from Glastonbury to Fort William
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane + 4 similar
5h 40m
£180($210)
4 times a day867km (538 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 45m
£90($110)
twice daily726km (451 miles)
Bus to Exeter Honiton Road Park and Ride, plane6h 20m
£260($310)
twice daily831km (516 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 35m
£245($290)
once daily871km (541 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 40m
£130($150)
5 times a week814km (506 miles)
Train
10h 35m
£270($320)
5 times a week1,038km (645 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
£64($76)
twice a week958km (595 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 40m
£195($230)
5 times a week845km (525 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
£140($165)
on demand807km (501 miles)

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Airports near Fort William

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

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Fort William
TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Fort William
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Fort William