The average bus between Cardiff and Fort William takes 16h 18m and the fastest bus takes 15h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 16h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Fort William station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
Cardiff to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Fort William is 606.7 km. The road distance is 814 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 8m.