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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Fort William is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Fort William is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Fort William via Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Fort William?

The distance between Cardiff and Fort William is 485 miles. The road distance is 474.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 44m and costs £70 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Cardiff to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Cardiff to Fort William bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Fort William?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fort William is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train via Crewe, which costs £95 - £260 and takes 12h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Fort William bus arrive?

Cardiff to Fort William bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Fort William train arrive?

Cardiff to Fort William train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Fort William is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Fort William.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 637+ hotels available in Fort William.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
10h 44m
£73–239
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
16h 8m
£42–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
13h 50m
£43–61
Drive 471.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Fort William471.9 mi
8h 59m
£118–170
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
7h 11m
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
12h 2m
£98–258
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort WilliamEdinburgh - Fort William
13h 29m
£120–620
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to An Aird One
8h
£60–150
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to An Aird One
7h 59m
£84–213
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospital
7h 56m
£75–219

Cardiff to Fort William by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

10h 44mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482 mi
Duration: 10h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Fort William via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 12h 2m.

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