What is the cheapest way to get from Ellon to Fort William?

The cheapest way to get from Ellon to Fort William is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellon to Fort William?

The fastest way to get from Ellon to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ellon and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellon to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Fort William Bus Station via Town Hall, Blackburn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Ellon to Fort William?

The distance between Ellon and Fort William is 175 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ellon to Fort William without a car?

The best way to get from Ellon to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 48m and costs £45 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Ellon to Fort William?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Ellon to Fort William, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellon to Fort William bus from?

Ellon to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Blackburn station.

Where does the Ellon to Fort William bus arrive?

Ellon to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Ellon to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellon to Fort William is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ellon to Fort William.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 705+ hotels available in Fort William.

Ellon to Fort William - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ellon to Fort William by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 48m
£49–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackburn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 48m
£23–33
Drive 147.1 mi
1. Drive from Ellon to Fort Williamcar 147.1 mi
2h 55m
£37–53

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ellon to Fort William.

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Distance: 173.5 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Market Street to Fort William Bus Station via Town Hall, Fechnie Brae, Blackburn, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 48m.

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