The average bus between Exeter and Fort William takes 18h 42m and the fastest bus takes 16h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Road and take an average of 18h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Fort William station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.
Exeter to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Fort William bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Exeter and Fort William is 685.5 km. The road distance is 904 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 7m.