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 $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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Driving

$189

Average price

$84

Average price

Cheapest

$215

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 1m

Average total duration

9h 31m

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4h 48m

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1h 48m

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9h 49m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.0 - 4.0kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from London to Fort William is a flight with an average price of $84 (€68).

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

A flight is $105 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Fort William costing on average $189 (€155).

The fastest way to travel from London to Fort William is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Fort William take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 31m.

Bus takes on average 11h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Fort William including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Fort William among Omio's users.

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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.

  • British AirwaysBA1426
    7:55 PM1h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:30 PMInverness Airport
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • British AirwaysBA1426
    7:55 PM1h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:30 PMInverness Airport
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU2414
    10:30 PM1h15
    London Stansted Airport
    11:45 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • LumoG25679+ScotrailC14853_C14885
    12:14 PM9h55
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    10:09 PMFort William station (FTW)
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW34187+ScotrailW69826 · C14853_C14885
    12:30 PM9h39
    London Euston (EUS)
    10:09 PMFort William station (FTW)
    $3541One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80232+ScotrailC14853_C14885+LumoG25679
    12:30 PM9h39
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    10:09 PMFort William station (FTW)
    $3541One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU2623
    6:30 PM1h30
    London Luton Airport
    8:00 PMInverness Airport
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU2412
    6:30 PM1h15
    London Stansted Airport
    7:45 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $1421One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU2851
    6:30 PM1h45
    London Gatwick Airport
    8:15 PMInverness Airport
    $1481One-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 $84 (€68).

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

A flight is $105 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Fort William costing on average $189 (€155).

The fastest way to travel from London to Fort William is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Fort William take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 31m.

Bus takes on average 11h 57m.

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 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.

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 easyJet, British Airways, Loganair to go to Fort William by flight.
  • Travel with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Fort William by train.
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Fort William by bus.
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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