What is the travel distance from Fort William to Manchester?

The distance between Fort William and Manchester is around 414 km (257 miles).

Bus from Fort William to Manchester starting at US$46 | Compare & Save up to 10%

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Next departures for Fort William to Manchester on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Fort William Bus Station	9h	4:10pm	Shudehill	No tags
2:10pm	Fort William Bus Station	11h 20m	1:30am	Shudehill	No tags
10:30pm	Fort William Bus Station	14h	12:30pm	Shudehill	No tags
10:30pm	Fort William Bus Station	14h 40m	1:10pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
6:40pm	Fort William Bus Station	9h	3:40am	Shudehill	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Fort William to Manchester

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$46 - US$46	Average Duration18h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average PriceUS$41 - US$41	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Fort William to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 20mAverage Duration

US$46Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fort William to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$46

Average Bus Trip Duration18h 20m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure10:30pm

Distance424 km

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Megabus UK

3.5/54,252 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 4252 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at US$46

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Fort William to Manchester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Fort William - Manchester

What is the travel distance from Fort William to Manchester?
The distance between Fort William and Manchester is around 414 km (257 miles).

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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