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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Fort William is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Fort William is to drive which takes 6h and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Fort William via Deansgate, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Oldham to Fort William?

The distance between Oldham and Fort William is 346 miles. The road distance is 311.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Fort William without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs £100 - £280.

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

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

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

Oldham to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Oldham to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Fort William?

The best way to get from Oldham to Fort William is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs £100 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Oldham to Fort William bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oldham to Fort William train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Fort William is 312 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Oldham to Fort William.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 674+ hotels available in Fort William.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Oldham 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 Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
9h 40m
£104–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
10h 3m
£35–55
Drive 310.1 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Fort Williamcar 310.1 mi
6h
£76–110
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 31m
£68–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus
10h 51m
£106–380
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus
8h 7m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
9h 1m
£71–217
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
9h 52m
£57–264

Oldham to Fort William by tram, train, and foot

6Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oldham to Fort William.

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Distance: 343.9 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Fort William via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Bus Station via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 3m.

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