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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 $88.
Distance: 418 miles (673 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$211 Average price | $150 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $214 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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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 $87 (€72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort William to London costing on average $150 (€124).
A flight is $148 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to London costing on average $211 (€174).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
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.
7:05 AM1h30Fort William8:35 AMLondon$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:05 AM1h30Fort William8:35 AMLondon$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:05 AM1h20Fort William7:25 AMLondon$651One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:25 AM1h40Fort William11:05 AMLondon$691One-way0 transfers
7:45 PM1h20Fort William9:05 PMLondon$711One-way0 transfers
6:40 AM1h40Fort William8:20 AMLondon$991One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to London:
A flight is $87 (€72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort William to London costing on average $150 (€124).
A flight is $148 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to London costing on average $211 (€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 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.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer.
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