How to travel from Fort William to Glasgow Airport (GLA), United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is around 160km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Fort William to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 Glasgow Airport.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow Airport (GLA).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance160km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 2h 55m. 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 £28 ($33).

The distance between Fort William and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is around 160km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Fort William and Glasgow Airport (GLA) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Glasgow Airport (GLA), 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 Airport (GLA). It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Glasgow Airport (GLA). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir and Glasgow Central Low Level. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Fort William and Glasgow Airport (GLA). Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Airport (GLA). It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Fort William and Glasgow Airport (GLA) with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 55m.

Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Fort William and Glasgow Airport (GLA). Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Glasgow Airport (GLA) from Fort William is to drive which will take 2hrs and cost around £28 ($33).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Glasgow Airport (GLA). We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fort William and Glasgow Airport (GLA). The distance is around 160km (100 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 Fort William to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).

How do I get from Fort William to Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Transport options from Fort William to Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 55m
£22($26)
5 times a day167km (104 miles)
Train
4h 10m
£30($35)
every 20 mins198km (123 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£28($33)
on demand160km (100 miles)

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