How to travel from London to Fort William

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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 flight with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 $39, and a train costs an average of $105.

Distance: 418 miles (673 km)

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Flight

$232

Average price

$88

Average price

Cheapest

10h 2m

Average total duration

9h 32m

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30m

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4h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 48m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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2.0 - 4.0kg

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Caledonian Sleeper

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Fort William

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

Our recommendation

flight

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.

easyJetU2623
07:50AM1h35
London Luton Airport
09:25AMInverness Airport
$951One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

easyJetU2623
07:50AM1h35
London Luton Airport
09:25AMInverness Airport
$951One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU2416
09:05PM1h15
London Stansted Airport
10:20PMGlasgow International Airport
$1531One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Caledonian SleeperL11880_L11848 · L11890_2
09:15PM12h45
London Euston (EUS)
10:00AMFort William station (FTW)
$1201One-way
1 transfer
LumoC08155+ScotRailY39672_Y74402
12:14PM9h55
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:09PMFort William station (FTW)
$1771One-way
1 transfer
LNERC41070+LumoC08155+ScotRailY39672_Y74402
12:30PM9h39
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:09PMFort William station (FTW)
$2111One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU2625
05:35PM1h30
London Luton Airport
07:05PMInverness Airport
$951One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2850
07:05AM1h45
London Gatwick Airport
08:50AMInverness Airport
$991One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2412
09:05AM1h20
London Stansted Airport
10:25AMGlasgow International Airport
$1781One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Fort William

Travel to Fort William 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 London to Fort William.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Fort William including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Fort William is a flight with an average price of $39 (€32).

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

A flight is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Fort William costing on average $105 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from London to Fort William is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Fort William take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 24m.

The distance from London to Fort William is approximately 418 miles (673 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Fort William is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses 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.

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