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There are 7 ways to get from Fort William to Settle by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow Airport (GLA)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain train
    7h 11m
    £71–162

  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 Underpassbus bus Uk030
    10h 53m
    £30–53

  3. Train via Clydebank

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain train
    8h 16m
    £82–226

  4. Drive 268 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Settlecar car 268 mi
    4h 58m
    £66–95

  5. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    3. Take the train from Shipley to Settletrain train
    10h 6m
    £73–207

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain train
    8h 44m
    £56–117

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain train
    9h 37m
    £93–190

Fort William to Settle by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Settle via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station, and Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's in around 10h 53m.

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