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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Fort William to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Fort William and Kilmarnock is 126 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs £20 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Fort William to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

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

Fort William to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Fort William to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Fort William to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs £20 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Fort William to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Fort William to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fort William to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Kilmarnock is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Fort William to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 515+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Kilmarnock by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
4h 1m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 33m
£31–48
Drive 120.2 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Kilmarnockcar 120.2 mi
2h 29m
£29–42
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
5h 18m
£36–52

Fort William to Kilmarnock by bus

112Weekly Buses

4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.9 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level 5 times a week. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.

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