What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Fort William?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Fort William is to train and fly and bus which costs £65 - £200 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Fort William?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Fort William is to drive which takes 7h 58m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at Bus Station via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Fort William via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Fort William?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Fort William is 460 miles. The road distance is 424.1 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Fort William without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Fort William without a car is to train and bus via Glasgow which takes 11h 21m and costs £50 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Fort William?

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Aberystwyth to Fort William, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Fort William bus from?

Aberystwyth to Fort William bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Fort William train from?

Aberystwyth to Fort William train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Fort William?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Fort William is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £250 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Fort William bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Fort William bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Fort William train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Fort William train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Fort William is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Aberystwyth to Fort William.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Fort William?

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 632+ hotels available in Fort William.

Aberystwyth to Fort William - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
11h 21m
£52–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkT3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Railway StationT8
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
15h 10m
Drive 421.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Fort William421.6 mi
7h 58m
£107–154
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
9h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
12h 40m
£77–246
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
4. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to An Aird OneE4 / ...
12h 59m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to An Aird One
10h 1m
£69–198
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
5. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
11h 12m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5. Take the bus from Airport to An Aird One
12h 1m
£88–246
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospital
11h 8m
£130–310

Aberystwyth to Fort William by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 457.3 mi
Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a bus from North Parade to Bus Station via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Fort William via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 12h 40m.

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