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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 prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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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.
- Y39694 · Y3946011:40 AM4h56Fort William station (FTW)4:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$821One-way1 transfer
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- Y39694 · Y3946011:40 AM4h56Fort William station (FTW)4:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$821One-way1 transfer
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- Y39694 · Y3946011:40 AM4h56Fort William station (FTW)4:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort William to Edinburgh:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort William to Edinburgh costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
- 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).
- Travel with Scottish Citylink to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Caledonian Sleeper.
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