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Compare train and flight for London to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €165 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €165, while a flight costs an average of €219.
Distance: 418 miles (673 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€165 Average price Cheapest | €219 Average price | €178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Fort William
Compare the available ways to get from London to Fort William, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Fort William:
A train is €55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Fort William costing on average €219.
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 38m.
The journey is about 41m faster (9h 8m by train vs 9h 49m by car) and roughly €14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€165 vs €178). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Fort William
How to get from London to Fort William by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Fort William is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 1756:30 AM 1h35 London Stansted Airport 8:05 AM Glasgow International Airport €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 175
6:30 AM 1h35 London Stansted Airport 8:05 AM Glasgow International Airport €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U24149:40 PM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 10:55 PM Glasgow International Airport €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C04569_C04543 · C04577_29:15 PM 12h45 London Euston (EUS) 10:00 AM Fort William station (FTW) €76 1 One-way 1 transfer
L87873 · C14833_C14877+G256775:45 AM 10h24 London Kings Cross (KGX) 4:09 PM Fort William station (FTW) €155 1 One-way 2 transfers
G80232+C14856_C14883+G2567912:30 PM 9h36 London Kings Cross (KGX) 10:06 PM Fort William station (FTW) €200 1 One-way 2 transfers
- U2412
9:00 AM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 10:20 AM Glasgow International Airport €56 1 One-way 0 transfers - U2869
6:45 PM 1h30 London Gatwick Airport 8:15 PM Glasgow International Airport €62 1 One-way 0 transfers - U2404
1:00 PM 1h15 London Luton Airport 2:15 PM Glasgow International Airport €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Fort William:
A train is €55 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Fort William costing on average €219.
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 38m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Fort William as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).
- Travel with Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Scotrail to go to Fort William by train.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Fort William by flight.
- 28 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
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