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 - £65 and takes 7h 45m.

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 39m 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 45m.

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 Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Fort William to Manchester?

The distance between Fort William and Manchester is 339 miles. The road distance is 317.3 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 38m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 38m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 45m.

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 39m 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?

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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 Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 38m
£56–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
7h 45m
£31–62
Drive 315.5 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Manchester315.5 mi
5h 39m
£77–111
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
6h 31m
£68–148
Bus via An Aird One
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Buchanan Bus StationE5
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
8h 2m
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
5h 47m
£101–243
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 32m
£65–172
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
8h 10m

Fort William to Manchester by train and foot

20Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 337 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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