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

The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Fort William is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matlock to Fort William is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Matlock and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Causeway Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Matlock to Fort William?

The distance between Matlock and Fort William is 448 miles. The road distance is 361.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Matlock to Fort William without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs £95 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Matlock to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Matlock to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Train or bus from Matlock to Fort William?

The best way to get from Matlock to Fort William is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs £95 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Matlock to Fort William bus arrive?

Matlock to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Matlock to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Fort William is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Matlock to Fort William.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 393+ hotels available in Fort William.

Matlock to Fort William - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Matlock 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
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
12h 5m
£99–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
12h 57m
£37–64
Drive 359.1 mi
1. Drive from Matlock to Fort Williamcar 359.1 mi
6h 41m
£87–126
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby 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 40m
£51–144
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
13h 30m
£40–150
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby 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 31m
£38–191
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
9h 11m
£70–212

Matlock to Fort William by bus and train

6Weekly Services

12h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 445.8 mi
Duration: 12h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Causeway Lane to Fort William via Paternoster Row/SS2, Sheffield, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Causeway Lane to Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 57m.

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