There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
4h 27m£24–44Drive 84.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alexandria to Fort Williamcar 84.7 mi
1h 45m£21–31Train
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
4h 45m£23–67Bus via Glasgow Airport
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 28m£39–60
Alexandria to Fort William by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Fort William is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Fort William is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Anniesland Cross and arriving at Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Alexandria to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Fort William via Dumbarton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Alexandria and Fort William is 114 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £23 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Alexandria to Fort William, including transfers.
Alexandria to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Anniesland Cross station.
Alexandria to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Fort William is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William 6 times a week. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 38m. ScotRail also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Alexandria to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Alexandria to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Fort William station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Fort William is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Alexandria to Fort William.
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