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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Cardross is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Cardross is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Cardross?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Cardross via Dumbarton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Fort William to Cardross?

The distance between Fort William and Cardross is 105 miles. The road distance is 89.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £27 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Fort William to Cardross, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Fort William to Cardross?

The best way to get from Fort William to Cardross is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £27 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £70 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Fort William to Cardross train arrive?

Fort William to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Cardross?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Cardross is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Fort William to Cardross.

Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 856+ hotels available in Cardross.

Fort William to Cardross - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Cardross by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort William to Dumbarton Centraltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 45m
£28–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
4h 3m
£8–68
Drive 88.8 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Cardrosscar 88.8 mi
1h 52m
£22–31
Bus via Swindon Street
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 915
4h 18m
£20–36

Fort William to Cardross by train

22Weekly Trains

3h 45mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.3 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Fort William to Dumbarton Central twice daily. Tickets cost £26–60 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Fort William to Buchanan Bus Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost £1–55 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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