How to travel from Fort William to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Stirling is around 157km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fort William to Stirling 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 Crianlarich Public Toilets and then to Stirling Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Stirling.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance157km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Stirling by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 3hrs. 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 £27 ($32).

The distance between Fort William and Stirling is around 157km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Fort William and Stirling 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 Stirling is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Stirling. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Stirling. 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 4h 25m.

First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Fort William and Stirling. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Stirling. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Crianlarich Public Toilets. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Scottish Citylink, Midland Bluebird and Fishers Tours of Dundee run regular bus services between Fort William and Stirling. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 50m 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 Stirling. We recommend that you take the bus to Crianlarich Public Toilets and then to Stirling Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) 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 Stirling. The distance is around 157km (97 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 Stirling is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Stirling

Transport options from Fort William to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
£21($25)
once daily159km (99 miles)
Bus via Tyndrum, Public Toilets3hrs
£12($14)
once a week169km (105 miles)
Train
4h 25m
£36($43)
every 20 mins233km (144 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£27($32)
on demand157km (97 miles)

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Airports near Stirling

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

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Stirling
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Stirling
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Stirling