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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Caol is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Caol is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Caol?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Middle St Car Park and arriving at Co-Op. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Caol?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort William and arriving at Banavie. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Fort William to Caol?

The distance between Fort William and Caol is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Caol without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

The train from Fort William to Banavie takes 6 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

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

Fort William to Caol bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Middle St Car Park station.

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

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

Train or bus from Fort William to Caol?

The best way to get from Fort William to Caol is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Fort William to Caol bus arrive?

Fort William to Caol bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Co-Op station.

Where does the Fort William to Caol train arrive?

Fort William to Caol train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Banavie station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caol?

There are 656+ hotels available in Caol.

Fort William to Caol - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Caol by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort William to Banavietrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
6 min
£3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middle St Car Park to Co-Opbus 521 / ...
21 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fort William to Caoltaxi 3.5 mi
7 min
£11–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Fort William to Caolwalk 2.6 mi
49 min

Fort William to Caol by train

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Fort William to Banavie 4 times a day. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Shiel Buses operates a bus from Middle St Car Park to Co-Op every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 21 min. Lochaber Action on Disability also services this route once daily.

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