The distance between Fort William and Aberdeen is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Fort William to Aberdeen 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 Pitlochry Fishers Hotel and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.
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Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Aberdeen.
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There are several options for getting from Fort William to Aberdeen by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).
The distance between Fort William and Aberdeen is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Fort William and Aberdeen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort William to Aberdeen is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £43 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Queen Street. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Fort William and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort William and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pitlochry Fishers Hotel. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Fishers Tours of Dundee, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Fort William and Aberdeen. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the bus to Pitlochry Fishers Hotel and then to Aberdeen Coach Station. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Fort William and Aberdeen. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Aberdeen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £25($30) | 6 times a week | 272km (169 miles) |
Bus via Broxden, Park and Ride | 5h 15m | £32($38) | once daily | 312km (194 miles) |
Train | 6h 35m | £63($75) | every 20 mins | 431km (268 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £43($51) | on demand | 246km (153 miles) |
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
First ScotRail Service
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Caledonian Sleeper
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.