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

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Fort William is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keswick to Fort William is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Keswick to Fort William?

The distance between Keswick and Fort William is 240 miles. The road distance is 225.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keswick to Fort William without a car is to train and bus via Glasgow which takes 7h 3m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Keswick to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Keswick to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Train or bus from Keswick to Fort William?

The best way to get from Keswick to Fort William is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Keswick to Fort William bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Keswick to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Fort William is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Keswick to Fort William.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 644+ hotels available in Fort William.

Keswick to Fort William - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Keswick to Fort William by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
7h 3m
£34–68
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus Ember
8h 7m
£29–197
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 57m
£56–112
Drive 224.2 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Fort Williamcar 224.2 mi
4h 23m
£54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
8h 39m
£30–50

Keswick to Fort William by bus, train, and foot

6Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Keswick to Fort William.

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Fort William via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Bus Station via Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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