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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 prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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How to get from Inverness to Fort William by train, bus or flight.
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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.
12:48 PM9h19Inverness10:07 PMFort William$1901One-way0 transfers
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12:48 PM9h19Inverness10:07 PMFort William$1901One-way0 transfers
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12:48 PM9h19Inverness10:07 PMFort William$1901One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Fort William:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Fort William costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 41m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 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.
- Travel with Scottish Citylink to go to Fort William by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Scottish Citylink.
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