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

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There are 13 ways to get from Fort William to Exeter 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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    12h 21m
    £202–333

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    15h 44m
    £61–121

  3. Drive  543.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Exetercar car 543.7 mi
    9h 18m
    £134–194

  4. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane GLA - EXT
    7h 56m
    £104–219

  5. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    13h 2m
    £216–380

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    13h 52m
    £297–427

  7. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    16h 59m
    £97–246

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    6h 48m
    £101–262

  9. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 58m
    £71–179

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 30m
    £76–192

  11. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane INV - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 34m
    £86–214

  12. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 40m
    £118–223

  13. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train
    9h 19m
    £93–281

Fort William to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 15h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Exeter St Davids via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 2m.

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