The distance between Dufftown and Fort William is around 163km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dufftown to Fort William by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Elgin Bus Station, Bus Station then Bus Station Stance 5 and then to Belford Hospital.
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Take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Belford Hospital.
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There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Fort William by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).
The distance between Dufftown and Fort William is around 163km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Dufftown and Fort William by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Fort William is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £29 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Fort William, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dufftown and Fort William. We recommend that you drive to Fort William. instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dufftown and Fort William. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dufftown to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Elgin Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Stagecoach North Scotland, Stagecoach Highlands and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Dufftown and Fort William. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Fort William. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Belford Hospital. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Fort William is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 102km (63 miles) from Fort William. Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dufftown and Fort William. The distance is around 163km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Fort William is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 25m | £34($40) | 5 times a day | 205km (128 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 35m | £31($37) | 5 times a day | 200km (124 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £29($34) | on demand | 163km (102 miles) |
Stagecoach North Scotland
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Fort William offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.