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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Fort William is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Fort William?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at An Aird One. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Fort William?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Fort William. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Leith to Fort William?

The distance between Leith and Fort William is 139 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs £20 - £29.

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

The bus from George Street to An Aird One takes 4h 1m including transfers and departs every two hours.

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

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

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

Leith to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Leith to Fort William?

The best way to get from Leith to Fort William is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs £20 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £80 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Leith to Fort William bus arrive?

Leith to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at An Aird One station.

Where does the Leith to Fort William train arrive?

Leith to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Fort William station.

Can I drive from Leith to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Fort William is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Leith to Fort William.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 639+ hotels available in Fort William.

Leith to Fort William - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from George Street to An Aird Onebus E4 / ...
4h 1m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
5h 5m
£60–80
Drive 132.5 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Fort Williamcar 132.5 mi
2h 49m
£33–47

Leith to Fort William by bus

100Weekly Buses

4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.8 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to An Aird One every 3 hours, and the journey takes 4h 1m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–80 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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