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

The cheapest way to get from York to Fort William is to fly and bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Fort William is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between York and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between York and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from York to Fort William. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from York to Fort William?

The distance between York and Fort William is 363 miles. The road distance is 314.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Fort William without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £150 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from York to Fort William, including transfers.

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

York to Fort William bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

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

York to Fort William train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Fort William?

The best way to get from York to Fort William is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £150 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the York to Fort William bus arrive?

York to Fort William bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Fort William train arrive?

York to Fort William train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from York to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Fort William is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from York to Fort William.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 674+ hotels available in Fort William.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 22m
£150–339
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
9h 20m
£66–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus
9h 22m
£102–397
Drive 312.4 mi
1. Drive from York to Fort Williamcar 312.4 mi
5h 43m
£77–111
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York 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
7h 56m
£102–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
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
10h 46m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York 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 47m
£88–311
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus
8h 21m
£105–309
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 51m
£131–224

York to Fort William by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 22mAverage Duration

£150Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from York to Fort William.

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Distance: 360.8 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from York to Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 46m.

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