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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 an average ticket price of CHF69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF69, while a train costs an average of CHF69.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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CHF69 Average price Cheapest | CHF75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m 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 |
Tickets start at around CHF69 compared to roughly CHF75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF6. The journey takes 4h 43m versus 3h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
- L87782 · C14819_C148737:15 AM4h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:07 PMFort William station (FTW)CHF851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- L87782 · C14819_C148737:15 AM4h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:07 PMFort William station (FTW)CHF851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L87782 · C14819_C148737:15 AM4h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:07 PMFort William station (FTW)CHF851One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C14781 · C14854_C148845:15 PM4h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:08 PMFort William station (FTW)CHF851One-way1 transfer
- L87903 · C14829_C1487711:15 AM4h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:09 PMFort William station (FTW)CHF851One-way1 transfer
C04570_C045784:50 AM5h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:00 AMFort William station (FTW)CHF851One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Fort William
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- Around 2 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 Caledonian Sleeper, Scotrail to go to Fort William by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Caledonian Sleeper.
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