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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Fort William is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 15h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Fort William is to fly and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Bath to Fort William?

The distance between Bath and Fort William is 439 miles. The road distance is 480.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 29m and costs £70 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Bath to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Bath to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

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

Bath to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Fort William?

The best way to get from Bath to Fort William is to bus via Manchester which takes 14h 45m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can train via Wigan, which costs £95 - £330 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Bath to Fort William bus arrive?

Bath to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Fort William train arrive?

Bath to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Fort William is 481 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Bath to Fort William.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 637+ hotels available in Fort William.

Bath to Fort William - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Bath and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Fort William via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

There are 12 ways to get from Bath to Fort William by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
6h 36m
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
14h 45m
£40–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
11h 29m
£73–304
Drive 477.9 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Fort William477.9 mi
8h 24m
£119–172
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to An Aird One
7h 25m
£64–138
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to An Aird One
8h 41m
£130–337
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
7h 47m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
8h 3m
Fly Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospital
7h 21m
£79–207
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
12h 48m
£98–323
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort WilliamEdinburgh - Fort William
13h 52m
£126–641
Bus
1. Take the bus from UWE East Gate to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
15h 8m
£42–58

Bath to Fort William by train, foot, and bus

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11h 29mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 436.8 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Fort William via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 12h 48m.

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