How to travel from Fort William to London

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Compare 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 $30. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $92.

Distance: 418 miles (673 km)

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Flight

$231

Average price

$59

Average price

Cheapest

10h 25m

Average total duration

9h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 44m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

Caledonian Sleeper

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from Fort William to London

How to get from Fort William to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

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.

easyJetU2622
09:25AM1h20
Inverness Airport
10:45AMLondon Luton Airport
$1021One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

easyJetU2622
09:25AM1h20
Inverness Airport
10:45AMLondon Luton Airport
$1021One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU2405
03:50PM1h10
Glasgow International Airport
05:00PMLondon Luton Airport
$1761One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ScotRailY39694 · Y39460+LNERY11857
11:40AM9h31
Fort William station (FTW)
09:11PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$2371One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU2846
06:40AM1h40
Inverness Airport
08:20AMLondon Gatwick Airport
$1161One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2415
07:20PM1h15
Glasgow International Airport
08:35PMLondon Stansted Airport
$1411One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2403
09:50AM1h15
Glasgow International Airport
11:05AMLondon Luton Airport
$1681One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Fort William to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Fort William to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Fort William and London including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Fort William to London is a flight with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to London:

A flight is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to London costing on average $92 (€75).

The fastest way to travel from Fort William to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 26m.

The distance from Fort William to London is approximately 418 miles (673 km).
The average frequency per day from Fort William to London is:
  • 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 train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fort William to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fort William to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, LNER, ScotRail to go to London by train.
  • Travel with Megabus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Azul, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) to go to London by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Fort William to London:
  • 27 direct flights per day with Cityflyer (British Airways 2).
Omio customers who travel from Fort William to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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