There are 3 ways to get from Airdrie to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Airdrie to Fort William by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Fort William is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Airdrie to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Manse Place and arriving at Fort William Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Airdrie and arriving at Fort William via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Airdrie and Fort William is 123 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.
The best way to get from Airdrie to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £22 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Airdrie to Fort William, including transfers.
Airdrie to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Airdrie to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dalmuir station.
The best way to get from Airdrie to Fort William is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Airdrie, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Dalmuir to Fort William 6 times a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 49m. ScotRail also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dalmuir to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £20–40
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Booking & Getting There
Airdrie to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Airdrie to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Fort William station.
Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Fort William is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Airdrie to Fort William.
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