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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fort William to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 418 miles (673 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$235 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to London:
A flight is $175 (€139) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to London costing on average $235 (€187).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 55m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
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How to get from Fort William to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fort William to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:10 PM1h20Fort William8:30 PMLondon$311One-way0 transfers
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7:10 PM1h20Fort William8:30 PMLondon$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:10 PM1h20Fort William8:30 PMLondon$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:35 PM1h25Fort William10:00 PMLondon$341One-way0 transfers
6:40 AM1h40Fort William8:20 AMLondon$411One-way0 transfers
7:45 PM1h25Fort William9:10 PMLondon$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to London:
A flight is $175 (€139) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to London costing on average $235 (€187).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 55m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort William and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fort William station (FTW) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Fort William Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Megabus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail to go to London by train.
- 27 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer.
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