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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Alness is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Alness is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Alness?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Alness. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Alness via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Fort William to Alness?

The distance between Fort William and Alness is 89 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Alness without a car is to line 510 bus and bus which takes 3h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Fort William to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Alness train from?

Fort William to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.

Train or bus from Fort William to Alness?

The best way to get from Fort William to Alness is to line 510 bus and bus which takes 3h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Fort William to Alness train arrive?

Fort William to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Alness is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Fort William to Alness.

How do I get a train ticket from Fort William to Alness?

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Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 850+ hotels available in Alness.

Fort William to Alness - 3 ways to travel via train, line 510 bus, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 510 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ben Nevis Industrial Estate to Post Officebus 510
2. Take the bus from Tourist Information to Queensgatebus 312
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Librarybus X25 / ...
3h 48m
Drive 82.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort William to Alnesscar 82.5 mi
1h 42m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Alnesstrain
10h 35m
£54–161

Fort William to Alness by train

19Weekly Trains

10h 35mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fort William to Alness.

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Distance: 88.1 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Alness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ben Nevis Industrial Estate to Library via Post Office, Tourist Information, Queensgate, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Alness via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 10h 35m.

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