4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m 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 Glasgow to Fort William:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Fort William costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 4h 1m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Fort William
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.
- C14831_C1487812:20 PM3h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:09 PMFort William station (FTW)$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C14831_C1487812:20 PM3h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:09 PMFort William station (FTW)$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C14831_C1487812:20 PM3h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:09 PMFort William station (FTW)$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W69876 · C14852_C148825:45 PM4h21Glasgow Central (GLC)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)$591One-way1 transfer
- W69869 · C14831_C1487811:45 AM4h24Glasgow Central (GLC)4:09 PMFort William station (FTW)$591One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
Oct 05
Oct 06
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Fort William
Travel to Fort William 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 Glasgow to Fort William.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Fort William:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Fort William costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Fort William.
- Travel with Caledonian Sleeper, Scotrail to go to Fort William by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Caledonian Sleeper, Scotrail.
Travelling from Glasgow to Fort William: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
