How to travel from Isle of Wight to Fort William, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Fort William is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Fort William by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fort William → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£235($275)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then Glasgow Central and then to Fort William.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£290($340)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Fort William.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Fort William
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Fort William by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($275).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Fort William is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 727km (452 miles)
It takes around 14h 15m to get from Isle of Wight and Fort William by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Fort William is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £235 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Fort William is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Fort William. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Fort William. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Fort William. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Wight to Fort William. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station. instead which will take 14h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Fort William is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 15m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Fort William
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 5h 20m | £235($275) | twice daily | 779km (484 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train, plane and bus | 6h 50m | £190($220) | 5 times a day | 1,063km (660 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train, plane and bus | 6h 50m | £255($305) | twice daily | 860km (534 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 7hrs | £130($155) | twice daily | 836km (519 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train, plane and bus | 7hrs | £155($185) | twice daily | 943km (586 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train | 7h 15m | £260($310) | 5 times a week | 857km (532 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 15m | £65($77) | 6 times a week | 953km (592 miles) |
| Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, bus | 15h 15m | £61($72) | 6 times a week | 976km (606 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 15h 15m | £290($340) | 5 times a week | 1,144km (711 miles) |
| Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, train | 15h 20m | £280($330) | 6 times a week | 1,135km (705 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 15h 50m | £100($120) | 5 times a week | 978km (608 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 25m | £170($200) | hourly | 903km (561 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Fort William
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Red Funnel
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Airports near Fort William
The following major airports near Fort William offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Fort William
Tiree Airport (TRE)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Fort William
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Fort William