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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to London is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to London is to bus and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs £80 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to London. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at London Victoria via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and London?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to London. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Fort William to London?

The distance between Fort William and London is 503 miles. The road distance is 502.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to London without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 3m and costs £130 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Fort William to London, including transfers.

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

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

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

Fort William to London train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.

Train or bus from Fort William to London?

The best way to get from Fort William to London is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £300 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Fort William to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fort William to London train arrive?

Fort William to London train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Fort William to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to London is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Fort William to London.

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 915
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to London Eustontrain
9h 3m
£131–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
12h 51m
£51–87
Drive 499.3 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Londoncar 499.3 mi
8h 56m
£123–178
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
5h 27m
£93–236
Train
1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
9h 41m
£213–298
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
5h 22m
£80–287
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
5h 34m
£55–137
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
5h 43m
£51–154
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
5h 45m
£61–348
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
6h 3m
£51–193

Fort William to London by train

6Weekly Trains

9h 41mAverage Duration

£213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.5 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria via Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 41m.

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