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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Fort William takes 6h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan 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.

6h 25m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Cairnryan to Fort William bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Fort William at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 15m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 8m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 36m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 8m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber6h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdEmber7h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan 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.

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Fort William.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 46m.

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