There are 4 ways to get from Workington to Fort William by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
7h 41m£88–209Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus
7h 43m£29–194Drive 228.7 mi
- Drive from Workington to Fort Williamcar 228.7 mi
4h 20m£56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
9h 43m£46–66
Workington to Fort William by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Workington to Fort William is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Workington to Fort William is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Workington to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Washington Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Main Street, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Workington to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Fort William via Carlisle and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Workington and Fort William is 251 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.
The best way to get from Workington to Fort William without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £85 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Workington to Fort William, including transfers.
Workington to Fort William bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.
Workington to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
The best way to get from Workington to Fort William is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Workington, England and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Workington to Fort William via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Hotel to Bus Station via Main Street, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Workington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–9
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–30
- 1st Class
- £40–55
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–30
- 1st Class
- £40–50
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–35
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Haymarket to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Main Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Workington to Fort William bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Workington to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Fort William is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Workington to Fort William.
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