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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Fort William is to bus which costs £26 - £70 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Fort William is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Preston to Fort William?

The distance between Preston and Fort William is 294 miles. The road distance is 285.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Preston to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Preston to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

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

Preston to Fort William train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Fort William?

The best way to get from Preston to Fort William is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Preston to Fort William bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Fort William train arrive?

Preston to Fort William train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Fort William is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Preston to Fort William.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 674+ hotels available in Fort William.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
6h 43m
£34–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
7h 49m
£26–70
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 36m
£56–156
Drive 284.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Fort Williamcar 284.1 mi
5h 9m
£70–101
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 18m
£79–183
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
8h 49m
£51–75
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston 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
8h 1m
£54–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston 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
8h 52m
£40–260

Preston to Fort William by train and bus

56Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

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