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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Fort William is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 16h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Fort William is to fly and bus which takes 6h 38m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Fort William via Aldgate station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Basildon to Fort William?

The distance between Basildon and Fort William is 478 miles. The road distance is 513.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Fort William without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs £220 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Basildon to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Basildon to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Basildon to Fort William train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Fort William?

The best way to get from Basildon to Fort William is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs £220 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 16h 6m.

Where does the Basildon to Fort William bus arrive?

Basildon to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Basildon to Fort William train arrive?

Basildon to Fort William train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Fort William is 513 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Basildon to Fort William.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 674+ hotels available in Fort William.

Basildon to Fort William - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basildon to Fort William by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
6h 38m
£95–247
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 29m
£45–200
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
11h 30m
£222–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
16h 6m
£61–104
Drive 510.4 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Fort Williamcar 510.4 mi
8h 50m
£125–180
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
7h 29m
£80–299
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
7h 40m
£93–281
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
7h 48m
£71–161
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
7h 38m
£65–153
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus
8h 49m
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
16h 51m
£67–105

Basildon to Fort William by train, foot, and subway

6Weekly Services

11h 30mAverage Duration

£222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.7 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a train from Basildon to Fort William via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Bus Station via West Ham, West Ham station, Finchley Road station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 6m.

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