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

The cheapest way to get from Heysham to Fort William is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heysham to Fort William is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Heysham and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Heysham to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Seymour Avenue and arriving at Bus Station via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Heysham to Fort William?

The distance between Heysham and Fort William is 295 miles. The road distance is 269 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heysham to Fort William without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £90 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Heysham to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Heysham to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.

Train or bus from Heysham to Fort William?

The best way to get from Heysham to Fort William is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £90 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Heysham to Fort William bus arrive?

Heysham to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Heysham to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Heysham to Fort William is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Heysham to Fort William.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 674+ hotels available in Fort William.

Heysham to Fort William - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heysham to Fort William by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 21m
£93–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
9h 26m
£34–54
Drive 267.4 mi
1. Drive from Heysham to Fort Williamcar 267.4 mi
4h 52m
£66–95
Bus via Bus Station Night Std
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
9h 35m
£44–65

Heysham to Fort William by bus, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heysham to Fort William.

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Distance: 293.2 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Middleton Road to Fort William via Bus Station, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seymour Avenue to Bus Station via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 26m.

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