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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Manchester is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Fort William to Manchester?

The distance between Fort William and Manchester is 338 miles. The road distance is 317.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £50 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Fort William to Manchester, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Fort William to Manchester?

The best way to get from Fort William to Manchester is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Fort William to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fort William to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fort William to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Manchester is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Fort William to Manchester.

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

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Fort William to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Fort William to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
7h 31m
£54–212
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 Ukn30 / ...
7h 49m
£31–67
Drive 315.5 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Manchestercar 315.5 mi
5h 43m
£78–112
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 31m
£68–158
Bus via An Aird One
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E5
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 2m
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 33m
£52–157
Line 919 bus, bus, line 919 bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Filling Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Filling Station to Drum Greenbus
3. Take the bus from Drum Green to Bus Station Stance 2bus
4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
7h 7m
£100–254
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 11m

Fort William to Manchester by train and foot

20Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.4 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

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