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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 $173. 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 $173, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$179 Average price | $177 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | 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 Manchester to Fort William:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Fort William costing on average $179 (€146).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Fort William
How to get from Manchester to Fort William by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Fort William is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G890481:52 PM8h14Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)$1851One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- W33378+W69876 · C14852_C14882+G890481:52 PM8h14Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)$1851One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- BA40528:45 AM1h15Manchester Airport10:00 AMInverness Airport$2751One-way0 transfers
Other options
- LM05928:45 AM1h15Manchester Airport10:00 AMInverness Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
BA1373 · BA14988:00 PM3h30Manchester Airport11:30 PMGlasgow International Airport$3051One-way1 transfer- BA1369 · BA14964:35 PM5h05Manchester Airport9:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$3051One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Fort William:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Fort William costing on average $179 (€146).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 8 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 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Fort William Bus Station.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Fort William by flight.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Fort William by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Fort William by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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