How to travel from Saint Davids to Fort William, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Fort William is around 809km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 40m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Saint Davids 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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Train to Cardiff Central, plane and bus

Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Belford Hospital.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £255($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Fort William.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance809km (503 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Fort William

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Fort William by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($305).

The distance between Saint Davids and Fort William is around 809km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 549km (341 miles)

It takes around 13hrs to get from Saint Davids and Fort William by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Fort William is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx £255 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Fort William, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Davids and Fort William. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Davids to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Railway Station, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, 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 13hrs.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Saint Davids and Fort William. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 13hrs, 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 Saint Davids and Fort William. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station, Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Cathays Park Park Place Stop RB, Cathays Park University RE, Abington and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Fort William. Buses run once a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Fort William. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station. instead which will take 8h 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 Saint Davids and Fort William. The distance is around 809km (503 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Fort William is to take the train which takes, on average, 13hrs and will usually cost around £250 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Fort William

Transport options from Saint Davids to Fort William
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Cardiff Central, plane and bus + 5 similar
8h 40m
£255($305)
5 times a day1,088km (676 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8h 45m
£170($200)
twice daily948km (589 miles)
Train to Swansea, plane and bus9h 30m
£380($450)
twice daily1,133km (704 miles)
Train to Rhoose, plane and bus9h 35m
£265($315)
3 times a week956km (594 miles)
Train to Wilmslow, plane and bus10h 35m
£280($330)
5 times a day1,061km (659 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane and bus10h 40m
£205($245)
5 times a week1,036km (644 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13hrs
£250($295)
5 times a week1,000km (621 miles)
Train via Crewe13h 10m
£250($295)
once a week1,016km (631 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 50m
£65($77)
once a week1,023km (636 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth19hrs
£47($56)
once daily1,082km (672 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
£140($165)
on demand809km (503 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