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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Portlethen and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlethen to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Portlethen and arriving at Fort William Bus Station via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Portlethen and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Portlethen to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Portlethen and arriving at Fort William via Montrose and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Portlethen to Fort William?

The distance between Portlethen and Fort William is 182 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portlethen to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Portlethen to Fort William, including transfers.

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

Portlethen to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from Portlethen to Fort William?

The best way to get from Portlethen to Fort William is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £170 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Portlethen to Fort William bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portlethen to Fort William train arrive?

Portlethen to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Montrose station.

Can I drive from Portlethen to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlethen to Fort William is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portlethen to Fort William.

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

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 674+ hotels available in Fort William.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Portlethen to Fort William by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 57m
Drive 148.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portlethen to Fort Williamcar 148.7 mi
3h 3m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 12m
Bus via Union Square Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus M96
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 48m
Train
1. Take the train from Portlethen to Montrosetrain
2. Take the train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
8h 34m
£97–165

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portlethen to Fort William.

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Distance: 180.8 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Portlethen to Fort William Bus Station via Aberdeen Union Street and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlethen to Fort William via Montrose, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 34m.

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