How to travel from Dumfries to Fort William, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Fort William is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dumfries 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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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Fort William.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Fort William.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Fort William

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Fort William by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Dumfries and Fort William is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Dumfries and Fort William by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Fort William is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Fort William, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Fort William. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Central, St Enoch SPT Subway Station and Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Dumfries and Fort William. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dumfries and Fort William. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Stagecoach West Scotland and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Dumfries and Fort William. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Fort William. We recommend that you take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dumfries and Fort William. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Fort William is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).

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Transport options from Dumfries to Fort William
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 20m
£31($37)
5 times a day299km (186 miles)
Train
5h 35m
£46($55)
5 times a week318km (197 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£51($60)
on demand290km (180 miles)

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Airports near Fort William

The following major airports near Fort William offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Fort William
TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Fort William
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Fort William