How to travel from Lancaster to Fort William, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Fort William is around 429km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lancaster 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.

👋 Also check out Fort WilliamLancaster if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Belford Hospital.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Fort William.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance429km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Fort William

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Fort William by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £74 ($88).

The distance between Lancaster and Fort William is around 429km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Lancaster and Fort William by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Fort William is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £74 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Fort William, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Fort William. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in 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 5h 55m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Lancaster and Fort William. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Lancaster and Fort William. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

National Express and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Lancaster and Fort William. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Fort William. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Belford Hospital. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Lancaster and Fort William. The distance is around 429km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Fort William is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Fort William

Transport options from Lancaster to Fort William
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
£165($195)
5 times a day699km (435 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus6h 55m
£130($155)
twice daily792km (492 miles)
Train
5h 55m
£100($115)
5 times a week460km (286 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
£30($36)
once daily430km (267 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£74($88)
on demand429km (267 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