The average bus between Bolton and Fort William takes 11h 29m and the fastest bus takes 9h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Fort William. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bolton and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 3:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Fort William at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 11h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Fort William? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Fort William station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
Bolton to Fort William bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Bolton to Fort William bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Bolton and Fort William is 397.7 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a bus from Noel Street to Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 8m.