There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Hawick by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Edinburgh
best- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stancebus X95
6h 28m£25–35Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
7h 39m£71–133Drive 181.3 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Hawickcar 181.3 mi
3h 48m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 913
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stancebus X95
7h 5m£39–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stancebus X95
7h 58m£47–65
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Hawick is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Hawick is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William to Hawick. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Mart Street Bus Stance via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Hawick. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Galashiels via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Fort William and Hawick is 189 miles. The road distance is 182.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Hawick without a car is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 28m and costs £25 - £40.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Fort William to Hawick, including transfers.
Fort William to Hawick bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Hawick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Hawick is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 28m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Hawick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Fort William to Mart Street Bus Stance via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Mart Street Bus Stance via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- customerexperience@lumo.co.uk
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £28–55
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Booking & Getting There
Fort William to Hawick bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Fort William to Hawick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Hawick is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Fort William to Hawick.
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