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 - £55 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Manchester is to bus and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs £90 - £220.

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 8h 11m.

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 Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

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 33m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m 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 33m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 11m.

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 Low Level 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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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3621+ hotels available in Manchester.

Fort William to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
7h 33m
£101–240
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 / ...
8h 11m
£31–52
Drive 315.5 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Manchestercar 315.5 mi
5h 43m
£78–113
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 30m
£64–160
Train via Preston
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 Piccadillytrain
7h 45m
£96–233
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 16m
£52–117
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
5h 32m
£91–220
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 23m
£73–162
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 1m
£72–159

Fort William to Manchester by train and foot

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7h 33mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.5 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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 Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 11m.

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