There are 5 ways to get from Peterhead to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Perth
best- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091 / ...
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 913
7h 35m£39–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
8h 13m£25–34Train
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
10h 1m£104–179Drive 161.5 mi
- Drive from Peterhead to Fort Williamcar 161.5 mi
3h 22m£40–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Inverurie to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 46m£46–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Fort William is to bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Peterhead to Fort William is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Peterhead to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Buchan House and arriving at Bus Station via Park & Ride, Union Square Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Peterhead to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Peterhead and Fort William is 228 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from Peterhead to Fort William without a car is to bus via Perth which takes 7h 35m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Peterhead to Fort William, including transfers.
Peterhead to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Peterhead to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Peterhead to Fort William is to bus via Perth which takes 7h 35m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Peterhead, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Buchan House to Bus Station via Park & Ride, Union Square Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan House to Fort William via Knockhall Road, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverurie to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Peterhead to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.
Peterhead to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peterhead to Fort William is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Peterhead to Fort William.
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