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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Peebles is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Peebles is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Peebles?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William to Peebles. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Eastgate Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Fort William to Peebles?

The distance between Fort William and Peebles is 161 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Peebles without a car is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 5h 21m and costs £5 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Fort William to Peebles, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Fort William to Peebles?

The best way to get from Fort William to Peebles is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 5h 21m and costs £5 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Fort William to Peebles bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fort William to Peebles?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Peebles is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Fort William to Peebles.

Where can I stay near Peebles?

There are 59+ hotels available in Peebles.

Fort William to Peebles - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Peebles by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Officebus X62
5h 21m
£5–64
Train
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
6h 18m
£48–101
Drive 152 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Peeblescar 152 mi
3h 6m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 913
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Officebus X62
5h 58m
£26–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Officebus X62
6h 49m
£67–84

Fort William to Peebles by bus

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Fort William to Peebles.

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Distance: 160.4 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Fort William to Eastgate Post Office via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Eastgate Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Surgeons' Hall in around 6h 18m.

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