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Compare train and bus for Fort William to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $87, while a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m 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 Fort William to Edinburgh:
A train is $0.10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort William to Edinburgh costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 5h 3m versus 3h 16m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Fort William to Edinburgh
How to get from Fort William to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- C14886 · L878585:37 PM4h44Fort William station (FTW)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1051One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C14886 · L878585:37 PM4h44Fort William station (FTW)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1051One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C14886 · L878585:37 PM4h44Fort William station (FTW)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1051One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C14881_C14835 · L8799011:41 AM5h09Fort William station (FTW)4:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1051One-way1 transfer
C04489_C044947:00 PM5h39Fort William station (FTW)12:39 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1051One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to Edinburgh:
A train is $0.10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort William to Edinburgh costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort William and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fort William station (FTW) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Fort William and arrive in Edinburgh, North Bridge.
- Travel with Ember to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Ember.
- 0 direct trains per day with Caledonian Sleeper.
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