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 £26 - £40 and takes 7h 25m.

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 56m 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 Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Ellon to Fort William?

The distance between Ellon and Fort William is 191 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 6h 50m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m 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 Aberdeen Union Street station.

Train or bus from Ellon to Fort William?

The best way to get from Ellon to Fort William is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 25m.

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 56m to drive from Ellon to Fort William.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 734+ hotels available in Fort William.

Ellon to Fort William - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 Aberdeen to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
6h 50m
£59–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 25m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
9h 9m
£100–182
Drive 147 mi
1. Drive from Ellon to Fort Williamcar 147 mi
2h 56m
£36–52
Bus via Dunfermline
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ridebus Uk092 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus 913
8h 16m
£36–55

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ellon to Fort William.

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Distance: 190.2 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Fort William via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Fort William Bus Station via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 25m.

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