How to travel from Middlesbrough to Fort William, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Fort William is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 WilliamMiddlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Belford Hospital.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then Glasgow Queen Street and then to Fort William.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Fort William.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance472km (293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Fort William

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Fort William by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £82 ($95).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Fort William is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Middlesbrough and Fort William by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Fort William is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £82 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Fort William, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Fort William. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington, Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

LNER, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Middlesbrough and Fort William. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7hrs, 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 Middlesbrough and Fort William. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Go North East, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Fort William. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Fort William. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Belford Hospital. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Middlesbrough and Fort William. The distance is around 472km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Fort William is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Fort William

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Fort William
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 2 similar
5h 35m
£270($320)
5 times a day590km (366 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
£165($195)
twice a week720km (448 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus6h 40m
£155($185)
5 times a day809km (503 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
£68($80)
5 times a week540km (335 miles)
Train via Newcastle7h 55m
£77($90)
6 times a week527km (328 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£44($52)
once daily507km (315 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£82($95)
on demand472km (293 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