How to get to Fort William from Leeds

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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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£116

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£84

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7h 56m

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The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Fort William is a train with an average price of £116.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Fort William is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 1m.

Other travel options to Fort William take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Leeds and Fort William including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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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from Leeds to Fort William

How to get to Fort William from Leeds by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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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.

  • British Airways
    8:3012h50
    Leeds
    21:20Fort William
    £5511One-way
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  • British Airways
    8:3012h50
    Leeds
    21:20Fort William
    £5511One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • British Airways
    8:3012h50
    Leeds
    21:20Fort William
    £5511One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Leeds to Fort William

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There are 3 options to travel between Leeds and Fort William including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Fort William is a train with an average price of £116.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Fort William is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 1m.

Other travel options to Fort William take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 56m.

The Leeds to Fort William distance is approximately 404 km.
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Fort William is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Fort William:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Fort William, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Scotrail to go to Fort William by train.
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Fort William by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Fort William often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Mallaig, London, Inverness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fort William and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Leeds to Fort William, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Fort William, you can enjoy a scenic journey on the Jacobite Steam Train, explore the Nevis Range Mountain Resort for skiing and mountain biking, and take a hike to the dramatic Steall Waterfall. Attend the Fort William Mountain Festival to celebrate mountain culture, and take boat trips on Loch Linnhe for wildlife spotting. Visit Ben Nevis for challenging hikes, explore the picturesque Glen Nevis, and delve into local history at the West Highland Museum. Don't miss Neptune's Staircase for its engineering marvel and the historical ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Fort William allows for exploring the town, hiking Ben Nevis, and visiting nearby attractions like Glen Nevis and the West Highland Museum.

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