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516 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Fort William to Manchester

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Cheapest
By car (516 km)
5 h 41 min
516 km.
from $28
Other
Rideshare
5 h 41 min
516 km.
from $6.73
Train via Clydebank
7 h 53 min
412 km.
from $184.89
Bus
9 h 11 min
412 km.
from $114.11
Bus, Plane (Bus to Glasgow Airport)
6 h 41 min
412 km.
from $103.26
Train
9 h 35 min
412 km.
from $239.02
Bus via Manchester, Coach Station
9 h 49 min
412 km.
from $83.35
Bus, Plane (Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport)
6 h 2 min
412 km.
from $183.33
Bus, Plane (Bus to Glasgow Airport)
7 h 29 min
412 km.
from $164.13

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Bus from Bus Station to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57
Bus from Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$240.50
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Fort William to Dalmuir
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Fort William to Dalmuir
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$113.92
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$49.37
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Fort William to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Manchester is to bus via Manchester, Coach Station which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Manchester is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Fort William to Manchester?

The distance between Fort William and Manchester is 541 km. The road distance is 515.8 km.

How do I travel from Fort William to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Fort William to Manchester without a car is to train via Clydebank which takes 7h 53m and costs $86.96 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Fort William to Manchester?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Fort William to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Manchester bus from?

Fort William to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Manchester train from?

Fort William to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.

Train or bus from Fort William to Manchester?

The best way to get from Fort William to Manchester is to train via Clydebank which takes 7h 53m and costs $86.96 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130.43 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Fort William to Manchester bus arrive?

Fort William to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Manchester train arrive?

Fort William to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Manchester is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Fort William to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Fort William to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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