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Compare bus and train for Fort William to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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$166 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Fort William to Inverness
How to get from Fort William to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fort William to Inverness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C14881_C14835 · L87030 · C1469211:41 AM7h29Fort William station (FTW)7:10 PMInverness station (INV)$1891One-way2 transfers
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C14881_C14835 · L87030 · C1469211:41 AM7h29Fort William station (FTW)7:10 PMInverness station (INV)$1891One-way2 transfers
Fastest
C14881_C14835 · L87030 · C1469211:41 AM7h29Fort William station (FTW)7:10 PMInverness station (INV)$1891One-way2 transfers
Other options
C14881_C14835 · L8727311:41 AM9h45Fort William station (FTW)9:26 PMInverness station (INV)$1891One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort William and Inverness as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fort William station (FTW) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with Ember to go to Inverness by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Ember.
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