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

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Scotland is to bus via Anniesland Cross which costs £16 - £22 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Scotland is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fort William and arriving at Buchanan Bus Stn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort William and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Fort William to Scotland?

The distance between Fort William and Scotland is 110 miles. The road distance is 102.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Scotland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs £1 - £55.

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

The bus from Fort William to Buchanan Bus Stn takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Fort William to Scotland?

The best way to get from Fort William to Scotland is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs £1 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £80 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Fort William to Scotland bus arrive?

Fort William to Scotland bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Fort William to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fort William to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Scotland is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Fort William to Scotland.

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

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1379+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
3h 2m
£1–55
Train
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 55m
£27–80
Drive 101.7 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Glasgowcar 101.7 mi
2h 11m
£25–36
Bus via Anniesland Cross
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 915
3h 20m
£16–22

Fort William to Scotland by bus

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Distance: 109.5 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

Ember operates a bus from Fort William to Buchanan Bus Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost £1–55 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street twice daily. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.

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