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Trip Overview

The average bus between Fort William and Bolton takes 12h 27m and the fastest bus takes 10h 38m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Fort William to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 27m
Duration
326 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Fort William to Bolton bus times

Buses run twice a week between Fort William and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 12h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusBee Network14h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusBee Network10h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William to Bolton? 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.

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  • Distance: 326 mi
  • Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Bolton, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 58m.

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