How to travel from Fort William to Glasgow

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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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$56

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$80

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 38m

Average total duration

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4h 8m

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2h 41m

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The cheapest way to travel from Fort William to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Fort William to Glasgow is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Fort William and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Fort William to Glasgow among Omio's users.

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from Fort William to Glasgow

How to get from Fort William to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

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train

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.

  • ScotrailC14876
    7:44 AM3h49
    Fort William station (FTW)
    11:33 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ScotrailC14876
    7:44 AM3h49
    Fort William station (FTW)
    11:33 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ScotrailC14876
    7:44 AM3h49
    Fort William station (FTW)
    11:33 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ScotrailC14879
    11:40 AM3h54
    Fort William station (FTW)
    3:34 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Fort William to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Fort William and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Fort William to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Fort William to Glasgow is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 8m.

The distance from Fort William to Glasgow is approximately 73 miles (118 km).
The average frequency per day from Fort William to Glasgow is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fort William to Glasgow:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fort William to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fort William to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Fort William to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.
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