The average bus between Axminster and Fort William takes 24h 34m and the fastest bus takes 18h 32m. There is at least one bus per day from Axminster to Fort William. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Axminster and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Axminster is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Fort William at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 24h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 32m • 4 changes
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30h 50m • 4 changes
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18h 32m • 4 changes
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30h 50m • 4 changes
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18h 32m • 4 changes
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30h 50m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Axminster to Fort William? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Fort William station via Waterstones. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.
Axminster to Fort William bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Fort William bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Axminster and Fort William is 685.3 km. The road distance is 895 km.
You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 26m.