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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Chester is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Chester. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Fort William to Chester?

The distance between Fort William and Chester is 353 miles. The road distance is 338.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Chester without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £110 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Fort William to Chester, including transfers.

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

Fort William to Chester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

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

Fort William to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.

Train or bus from Fort William to Chester?

The best way to get from Fort William to Chester is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £110 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Fort William to Chester bus arrive?

Fort William to Chester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Chester train arrive?

Fort William to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Chester is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Fort William to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Fort William to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Fort William to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 57m
£115–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
12h 23m
£37–60
Drive 336.2 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Chestercar 336.2 mi
6h 4m
£83–119
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
7h 58m
£67–177
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
8h 13m
£115–276
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
9h 6m
£43–179
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 9m
£106–281
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 47m
£68–232
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
8h 25m
£54–277
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
10h 2m
£114–310

Fort William to Chester by train and foot

7Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 350.5 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 12h 23m.

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