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Compare train, coach and flight for Leeds to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £116 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £116, while a flight costs an average of £494.
Distance: 404 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£116 Average Price Cheapest | £494 Average Price | £84 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Fort William:
A train is £378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Fort William costing on average £494.
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 56m.
Tickets start at around £116 compared to roughly £84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-31.50. The journey takes 7h 26m versus 6h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Fort William from Leeds by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Fort William is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:3012h50Leeds21:20Fort William£5511One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Fort William:
A train is £378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Fort William costing on average £494.
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 56m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Fort William as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Fort William by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Fort William by flight.
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