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How to get fromFort William to Carnforthby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Carnforth by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 21m
    £72–137

  2. Bus via Underpass

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    8h 22m
    £36–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 2m
    £78–172

  4. Drive  258.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Carnforthcar car 258.4 mi
    4h 42m
    £65–93

  5. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain train
    9h 14m
    £84–208

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181 / ...
    8h 30m
    £40–64

Fort William to Carnforth by train and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Carnforth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 8h 22m.

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