There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Fort William by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
6h 57m£27–37Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
9h 17m£82–109Drive 190.1 mi
- Drive from Portpatrick to Fort Williamcar 190.1 mi
3h 53m£47–67Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
7h 28mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus 915
7h 41m£49–57
Portpatrick to Fort William by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Fort William is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Fort William is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Bus Station via Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Portpatrick and Fort William is 199 miles. The road distance is 191.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs £26 - £40.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Portpatrick to Fort William, including transfers.
Portpatrick to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Fort William is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £110 and takes 9h 17m.
Portpatrick to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Fort William is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Portpatrick to Fort William.
What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from South Crescent to Bus Station via Cross, Port Rodie, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Fort William via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Terminal Building to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Terminal Building to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 637+ hotels available in Fort William.




















