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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 $23. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 418 miles (673 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$190 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Fort William:
A flight is $106 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Fort William costing on average $190 (€155).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 11h 57m.
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.
- U241410:25 PM1h15London Stansted Airport11:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$1111One-way0 transfers
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- U241410:25 PM1h15London Stansted Airport11:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$1111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U241410:25 PM1h15London Stansted Airport11:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$1111One-way0 transfers
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G256775:45 AM10h24London Kings Cross (KGX)4:09 PMFort William station (FTW)$1231One-way2 transfers
G80232+G25679+C14853_C1488312:30 PM9h36London Kings Cross (KGX)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)$3591One-way2 transfers
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Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street12:30 PM9h36London Euston (EUS)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)$3591One-way2 transfers
- U24028:50 AM1h20London Luton Airport10:10 AMGlasgow International Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
- U28516:35 PM1h45London Gatwick Airport8:20 PMInverness Airport$1531One-way0 transfers
- U26235:30 PM1h30London Luton Airport7:00 PMInverness Airport$1541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Fort William:
A flight is $106 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Fort William costing on average $190 (€155).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 11h 57m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Fort William by bus.
- Travel with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Fort William by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Loganair to go to Fort William by flight.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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