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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 Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 1m
    £76–142

  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 26m
    £32–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 6m
    £87–206

  4. Drive 258.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Carnforthcar car 258.4 mi
    4h 42m
    £64–92

  5. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus 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 16m
    £84–228

  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 33m
    £44–100

Fort William to Carnforth by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Carnforth via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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