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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Fort William is to train and fly and bus which costs £50 - £150 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Fort William is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C and arriving at Bus Station via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Fort William via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Fort William?

The distance between Welshpool and Fort William is 398 miles. The road distance is 379.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 45m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Welshpool to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Welshpool to Fort William bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C.

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

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

Train or bus from Welshpool to Fort William?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Fort William is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Welshpool to Fort William bus arrive?

Welshpool to Fort William bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 5.

Where does the Welshpool to Fort William train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Welshpool to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Fort William is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Welshpool to Fort William.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 629+ hotels available in Fort William.

Welshpool to Fort William - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Welshpool to Fort William by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station915
9h 45m
£52–172
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to An Aird OneE5
11h 31m
Drive 377.3 mi
1. Drive from Welshpool to Fort William377.3 mi
6h 46m
£92–133
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
7h 18m
£52–147
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
11h 4m
£75–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Wrexham Bus Station 5T12
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station915
12h 17m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to An Aird One
8h 33m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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
9h 8m
£73–195
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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
10h 23m

Welshpool to Fort William by train and bus

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9h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 395.5 mi
Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a train from Welshpool to Fort William via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 17m.

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