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

The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Fort William is to train and fly and bus which costs £55 - £160 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Fort William is to drive which takes 7h 20m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ludlow and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Ludlow Fish Bar and arriving at Bus Station via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Ludlow and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Fort William via Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Ludlow to Fort William?

The distance between Ludlow and Fort William is 406 miles. The road distance is 397.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ludlow to Fort William without a car is to train and bus via Glasgow which takes 9h 40m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Ludlow to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Ludlow to Fort William bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Ludlow Fish Bar station.

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

Ludlow to Fort William train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.

Train or bus from Ludlow to Fort William?

The best way to get from Ludlow to Fort William is to bus which takes 13h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £230 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Ludlow to Fort William bus arrive?

Ludlow to Fort William bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Kidderminster Bus Station.

Where does the Ludlow to Fort William train arrive?

Ludlow to Fort William train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Ludlow to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Fort William is 397 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Ludlow to Fort William.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 630+ hotels available in Fort William.

Ludlow to Fort William - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Ludlow to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station915
9h 40m
£62–169
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
8h 25m
£58–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Station292
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station915
13h 52m
Drive 395.1 mi
1. Drive from Ludlow to Fort William395.1 mi
7h 20m
£97–139
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
8h 33m
£75–166
Train
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
10h 31m
£104–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to An Aird OneE4 / ...
10h 53m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to An Aird One
9h 22m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to An Aird One
9h 14m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospital
8h 55m
£132–285

Ludlow to Fort William by train and bus

64Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 403.3 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Bus Station via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ludlow to Fort William via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 31m.

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