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Compare train and flight for Manchester to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $176. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $176, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train |
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$230 Average price | $178 Average price Cheapest |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Fort William by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Fort William is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Fort William:
A flight is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Fort William costing on average $176 (€143).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 6m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Fort William as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Deansgate (DGT) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Fort William Bus Station.
- Travel with Azul to go to Fort William by flight.
- Travel with ScotRail to go to Fort William by train.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Fort William by bus.
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