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 via Glasgow which costs £16 - £26 and takes 4h 44m.

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 51m 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 every four hours, 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 six 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 134.2 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 £25 - £50.

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 every four hours.

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 Caledonian Sleeper, 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 £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 5h 7m.

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 Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley 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 51m to drive from Fort William to Leith.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
3h 46m
£25–50
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus Uk090
4h 44m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
5h 7m
£45–75
Drive 133.4 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Leithcar 133.4 mi
2h 51m
£33–48

Fort William to Leith by bus

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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 £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 5h 7m.

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