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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Leith is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Leith is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fort William and arriving at George Street. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort William and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Fort William to Leith?

The distance between Fort William and Leith is 137 miles. The road distance is 133.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Leith without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £20 - £29.

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

The bus from Fort William to George Street takes 3h 46m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Fort William to Leith bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.

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

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

Train or bus from Fort William to Leith?

The best way to get from Fort William to Leith is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £20 - £29. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Fort William to Leith bus arrive?

Fort William to Leith bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Fort William to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fort William to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Leith is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Fort William to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2532+ hotels available in Leith.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
3h 46m
£20–29
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
4h 44m
£44–95
Drive 133.2 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Leithcar 133.2 mi
2h 50m
£32–47
Train
1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
5h 7m
£60–80

Fort William to Leith by bus

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3h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.2 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Ember operates a bus from Fort William to George Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £1–60 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 44m.

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