There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Fort William by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
4h 45m£23–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
5h 27m£19–32Drive 84.7 mi
- Drive from Alexandria to Fort Williamcar 84.7 mi
1h 45m£22–31Train via Banavie
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Banavietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
5h 37m£42–70
Alexandria to Fort William by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Fort William is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Fort William is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Gilmour Street and arriving at Bus Station via Shopping Centre Entrance, Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 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 105 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Fort William without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £23 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Alexandria to Fort William, including transfers.
Alexandria to Fort William bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance 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 train which takes 4h 45m and costs £23 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilmour Street to Bus Station via Shopping Centre Entrance, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 27m.
- 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
Train from Dumbarton Central to Banavie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- 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 First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella 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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