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The cheapest and fastest buses from Fort William to London
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$152
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$152
Fastest journey on Sep 18
13 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
17 h 10 m
Buses on Sep 18
3
Distance
673 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fort William to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort William to London will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $152.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Fort William to London without transferring at least once.
5:45 AM14h50Fort William8:35 PMLondon$1521One-way1 transfer- 4:09 PM13h36Fort William5:45 AMLondon$1521One-way1 transfer
- 8:15 PM23h05Fort William7:20 PMLondon$1521One-way1 transfer
- 4:09 PM13h36Fort William5:45 AMLondon$1521One-way1 transfer
- 5:45 AM14h50Fort William8:35 PMLondon$1521One-way1 transfer
- 8:15 PM23h05Fort William7:20 PMLondon$1521One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Fort William to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $215 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $215, while a flight costs an average of $293.
Distance: 418 miles (673 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$215 Average price Cheapest | $293 Average price | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Fort William to London is a train with an average price of $215.
This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to London:
A train is $78 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort William to London costing on average $293.
The fastest way to travel from Fort William to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 44m.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Fort William and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Fort William to London among Omio's users.
Fort William to London Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ember | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 05:46AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 14h49 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 04:09PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 13h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:08PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 23h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $152 |
Live departures
Fort William to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fort William to London buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 4:09 PM Fort William | 13h36 | 5:45 AM London | 1 transfer | |
| 8:15 PM Fort William | 23h10 | 7:25 PM London | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| 5:45 AM Fort William | 14h50 | 8:35 PM London | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fort William to London
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Take a bus from Fort William to London and enjoy the approximately 418 miles (673 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:31, the last at 23:45.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $30
Distance 418 miles (673 km) |
First bus 5:31 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual takeaway.
- Mid-range
- £20-40 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- £70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-5 for a cappuccino.
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Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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- Single ticket
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- £8.90
To the city center
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- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Travel time
- 11 min
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