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

The cheapest way to get from Consett to Fort William is to bus via Newcastle Coach Station which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Consett to Fort William is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Consett and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Consett station to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Consett Bus Station Stand D and arriving at Fort William via John Dobson Street and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Consett to Fort William?

The distance between Consett and Fort William is 302 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Consett to Fort William without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 8h 41m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Consett to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Consett to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Train or bus from Consett to Fort William?

The best way to get from Consett to Fort William is to train via Newcastle which takes 8h 41m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £85 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Consett to Fort William bus arrive?

Consett to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Consett to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Consett to Fort William is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Consett to Fort William.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 674+ hotels available in Fort William.

Consett to Fort William - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Consett to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 41m
£85–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
9h 4m
£10–81
Drive 238.9 mi
1. Drive from Consett to Fort Williamcar 238.9 mi
4h 48m
£59–85
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
9h 12m
£64–156
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
9h 6m
£125–255
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 913
10h 3m
£43–63
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
10h 3m
£27–218

Consett to Fort William by bus and train

6Weekly Services

8h 41mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300 mi
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Consett Bus Station Stand E to Fort William via Central Stn Clayton St, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Consett Bus Station Stand D to Fort William via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 9h 4m.

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