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Compare train and bus for Fort William to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m 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 Glasgow:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to Glasgow costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
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How to get from Fort William to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fort William to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C148767:44 AM3h49Fort William station (FTW)11:33 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$591One-way0 transfers
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C148767:44 AM3h49Fort William station (FTW)11:33 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C148767:44 AM3h49Fort William station (FTW)11:33 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
C1487911:40 AM3h54Fort William station (FTW)3:34 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to Glasgow:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to Glasgow costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort William and Glasgow 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 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Fort William and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
- 1 direct trains per day with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
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