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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Fort William:
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Fort William costing on average $146 (€119).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
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How to get from Aberdeen to Fort William by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Fort William is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 AM5h51Aberdeen12:06 PMFort William$651One-way0 transfers
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- 6:15 AM5h51Aberdeen12:06 PMFort William$651One-way0 transfers
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- 6:15 AM5h51Aberdeen12:06 PMFort William$651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Fort William:
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Fort William costing on average $146 (€119).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Fort William as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Fort William.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Fort William by train.
- Travel with Ember, FlixBus to go to Fort William by bus.
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