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Compare bus and train for Inverness to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $145 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $145, while a train costs an average of $145.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$145 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration Fastest 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $145 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-122.04. The journey takes 7h 4m versus 1h 46m 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 Inverness to Fort William by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Fort William is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C14655 · L88054 · C14853_C1488312:48 PM9h18Inverness station (INV)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)$1891One-way2 transfers
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- C14655 · L88054 · C14853_C1488312:48 PM9h18Inverness station (INV)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)$1891One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- C14655 · L88054 · C14853_C1488312:48 PM9h18Inverness station (INV)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)$1891One-way2 transfers
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- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Fort William as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Fort William by train.
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