How to travel from Fort William to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Glasgow is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Fort William to Glasgow 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Glasgow by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Fort William and Glasgow is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Fort William and Glasgow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Glasgow is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Glasgow. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Fort William and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 55m.

First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Fort William and Glasgow. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Fort William and Glasgow. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Fort William and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 10m.

Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Fort William and Glasgow. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Fort William and Glasgow. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Glasgow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).

How do I get from Fort William to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Glasgow

Transport options from Fort William to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 10m
£22($26)
5 times a day164km (102 miles)
Train
3h 55m
£25($30)
every 20 mins185km (115 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£29($34)
on demand164km (102 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow