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4.6Travel Information between Fort William and Edinburgh
 Distance | 94 miles (152 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $24 - $47 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $24 (€21) • 4 h 43 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $47 (€42) • 4 h 15 min |
 Popular travel companies | Scottish Citylink or ScotRail |
Travel 94 miles (152 km) by train or bus to Edinburgh from Fort William. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Scottish Citylink or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Fort William to Edinburgh.
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How to get from Fort William to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Fort William to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Fort William to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Fort William to Edinburgh.
There are 2 travel options from Fort William to Edinburgh: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Fort William is by taking a train, which costs on average $24 (€21).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Fort William to Edinburgh:
Taking a train costs $23 (€21) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $47 (€42) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Fort William is by bus with an average travel time of 4 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 43 min of travel time.
The Fort William to Edinburgh distance is around 94 miles (152 km).
The average frequency per day from Fort William to Edinburgh is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Fort William to Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Fort William to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers take a train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Fort William to Edinburgh:
- You can go to Edinburgh from Fort William by bus with Scottish Citylink. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $47 (€42) with Scottish Citylink from Fort William to Edinburgh on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Fort William to Edinburgh with ScotRail or Caledonian Sleeper, and you can find ScotRail Fort William to Edinburgh tickets for $24 (€21) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fort William to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct services by train with Caledonian Sleeper.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Edinburgh from Fort William.
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