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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Rothes is to bus and line 36 bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Rothes is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Rothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Fort William Bus Station and arriving at Kirk Place via Falcon Sq, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Fort William to Rothes?

The distance between Fort William and Rothes is 117 miles. The road distance is 100.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Rothes without a car is to bus and line 36 bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £23 - £35.

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

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

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

Fort William to Rothes bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Rothes bus arrive?

Fort William to Rothes bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Rothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Rothes is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Fort William to Rothes.

Where can I stay near Rothes?

There are 408+ hotels available in Rothes.

Fort William to Rothes - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 36 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Fort William to Rothes by bus, car, or train

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

Bus, line 36 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kirk Placebus 36
5h 21m
£23–33
Drive 100 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Rothescar 100 mi
1h 58m
£25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
5h 45m
£29–49

Fort William to Rothes by bus

87Weekly Buses

5h 21mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.5 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Kirk Place via Inverness Union Street, Falcon Sq, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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