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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Fort William:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Fort William costing on average $88 (€73).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Fort William
How to get from Edinburgh to Fort William by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Fort William is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L88012 · C14853_C148855:15 PM4h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:09 PMFort William station (FTW)$1001One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- L88012 · C14853_C148855:15 PM4h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:09 PMFort William station (FTW)$1001One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L88012 · C14853_C148855:15 PM4h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:09 PMFort William station (FTW)$1001One-way1 transfer
Other options
- L87902 · C14830_C1487711:15 AM4h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:09 PMFort William station (FTW)$1021One-way1 transfer
- L87781 · C14821_C148747:15 AM4h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:12 PMFort William station (FTW)$1021One-way1 transfer
C04568_C045764:50 AM5h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:00 AMFort William station (FTW)$1021One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Fort William:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Fort William costing on average $88 (€73).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Fort William as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, North Bridge and arrive in Fort William.
- Travel with Lothian Country Buses, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Fort William by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Fort William by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
- 0 direct trains per day with Caledonian Sleeper.
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