There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Falkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 14m£37–97Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest- Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus Ember
4h 25m£9–127Drive 108.2 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Falkirkcar 108.2 mi
2h 20m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
5h 13m
Fort William to Falkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Falkirk is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Falkirk is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Asda via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Falkirk High via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Fort William and Falkirk is 137 miles. The road distance is 108.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £35 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Fort William to Falkirk, including transfers.
Fort William to Falkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Falkirk is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £9 - £130 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Fort William to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £1–65 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–40
- 1st Class
- £45–70
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Fort William to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Falkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Falkirk is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Fort William to Falkirk.
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