Travel optionsfrom Fort William to London
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.
U240912:25 PM1h20Glasgow International Airport1:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport$1281One-way0 transfers
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U240912:25 PM1h20Glasgow International Airport1:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport$1281One-way0 transfers
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U26147:50 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport9:00 PMLondon Luton Airport$1791One-way0 transfers
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G8009011:41 AM9h41Fort William station (FTW)9:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$3601One-way2 transfers
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C148865:37 PM13h38Fort William station (FTW)7:15 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$3601One-way1 transfer
RK 1748:45 AM1h20Glasgow International Airport10:05 AMLondon Stansted Airport$1491One-way0 transfers
U28669:10 PM1h30Glasgow International Airport10:40 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1561One-way0 transfers
U28467:00 AM1h50Inverness Airport8:50 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$1621One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, 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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 418 miles (673 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$214 Average price | $153 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to London:
A flight is $89 (€72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort William to London costing on average $153 (€124).
A flight is $150 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to London costing on average $214 (€174).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to London:
A flight is $89 (€72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort William to London costing on average $153 (€124).
A flight is $150 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to London costing on average $214 (€174).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
- Around 34 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, Ember to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer.
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