How to travel from Perth to Fort William, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Fort William is around 165km (102 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 Perth 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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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Fishers Tours of Dundee

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then Crianlarich and then to Fort William.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Fort William.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance165km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Fort William

There are several options for getting from Perth to Fort William by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 2h 30m. 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 £29 ($34).

The distance between Perth and Fort William is around 165km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Perth and Fort William by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Fort William, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Fort William. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Fort William. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Queen Street and Crianlarich. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Perth and Fort William. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Perth and Fort William. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perth and Fort William with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 2h 30m.

Fishers Tours of Dundee run regular bus services between Perth and Fort William. Buses run once a week and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Fort William. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Fort William. The distance is around 165km (102 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 Perth to Fort William is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

How do I get from Perth to Fort William

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Fort William

Transport options from Perth to Fort William
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 30m
£17($20)
once a week165km (103 miles)
Train
4h 45m
£55($65)
every 20 mins285km (177 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£29($34)
on demand165km (102 miles)

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Airports near Fort William

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

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Fort William
TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Fort William
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Fort William