The distance between Glasgow and Fort William is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Glasgow 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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Take the bus to Bus Station.
Scottish Citylink
Take the train to Fort William.
First ScotRail Service
+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Glasgow to Fort William 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 Glasgow and Fort William is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Glasgow and Fort William by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Fort William is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Fort William, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Fort William. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Fort William with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 45m.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Glasgow and Fort William. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Glasgow and Fort William. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow and Fort William with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 10m.
Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Glasgow and Fort William. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Fort William. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Fort William. The distance is around 163km (101 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 Glasgow to Fort William is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 10m | £22($26) | 5 times a day | 164km (102 miles) |
Train | 3h 45m | £25($30) | twice daily | 185km (115 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £29($34) | on demand | 163km (101 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Fort William offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.