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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €47, while a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €20. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 2h 36m 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.
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How to get from Glasgow to Fort William by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Fort William is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W69838 · C14856_C148835:47 PM 4h19 Glasgow Central (GLC) 10:06 PM Fort William station (FTW) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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W69838 · C14856_C148835:47 PM 4h19 Glasgow Central (GLC) 10:06 PM Fort William station (FTW) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
C14833_C1487712:22 PM 3h47 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 4:09 PM Fort William station (FTW) €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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W68522 · C14868 · C14856_C148831:55 PM 8h11 Glasgow Central (GLC) 10:06 PM Fort William station (FTW) €33 1 One-way 2 transfers
C14823_C148748:22 AM 3h50 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 12:12 PM Fort William station (FTW) €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
W68508 · C14833_C1487711:53 AM 4h16 Glasgow Central (GLC) 4:09 PM Fort William station (FTW) €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Fort William as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).
- Travel with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Fort William by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper.
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