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Six ways to Travel from Fort William to Skipton

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Cheapest
By car (465 km)
5 h 14 min
465 km.
from $25
Other
Rideshare
5 h 14 min
465 km.
from $17.69
Train
8 h 53 min
372 km.
from $212.90
Bus
11 h 45 min
372 km.
from $102.15
Bus, Plane (Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport)
8 h 51 min
371 km.
from $270.28
Bus, Plane (Bus to Glasgow Airport)
8 h 58 min
371 km.
from $295.65

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
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 Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
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 Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

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 Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64
Bus from Bus Station to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$215.18

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Skipton
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Fort William to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$101.26
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Fort William to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95
Train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$50.63

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Skipton
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$26.58
Train from Leeds to Skipton
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02

West Coast Railways

Phone:
+44 1524 732100
Email:
Website:
westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Skipton
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Skipton is to bus which costs $53.26 - $97.83 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Skipton is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand 4 via Glasgow, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Fort William to Skipton?

The distance between Fort William and Skipton is 489 km. The road distance is 461.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Fort William to Skipton, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Fort William to Skipton?

The best way to get from Fort William to Skipton is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $97.83 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Fort William to Skipton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fort William to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Skipton is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Fort William to Skipton.

Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Skipton. Prices start at $95.07 per night.
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