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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Fort William is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 12h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Fort William is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Fort William via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Fort William?

The distance between Liverpool and Fort William is 330 miles. The road distance is 321.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 15m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Liverpool to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Liverpool to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Fort William train from?

Liverpool to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Fort William?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Fort William is to bus via Manchester which takes 11h 3m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Liverpool to Fort William bus arrive?

Liverpool to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Fort William train arrive?

Liverpool to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Fort William is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Liverpool to Fort William.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Fort William?

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 658+ hotels available in Fort William.

Liverpool to Fort William - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
8h 15m
£40–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
12h 37m
£36–74
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
11h 3m
£37–76
Drive 319.4 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Fort Williamcar 319.4 mi
5h 46m
£77–112
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
7h 24m
£66–187
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
8h 51m
£59–199
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
7h 53m
£50–159
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 44m
£37–206

Liverpool to Fort William by train and bus

56Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 327.7 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Fort William via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 51m.

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