There are 4 ways to get from Alloa to Fort William by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
4h 39m£34–63Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Toiletsbus S60
- Take the bus from Tyndrum to Fort Williambus Ember
5h 23m£19–33Train
- Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
5h 31m£59–98Drive 101.5 mi
- Drive from Alloa to Fort Williamcar 101.5 mi
2h 15m£25–37
Alloa to Fort William by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Fort William is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Alloa to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Fort William via Bus Station and Tyndrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Alloa and Fort William is 147 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Alloa to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Alloa to Fort William, including transfers.
Alloa to Fort William bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Bus Station.
Alloa to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alloa station.
The best way to get from Alloa to Fort William is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Alloa to Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Fort William via Bus Station and Tyndrum in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- 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
Bus from Tyndrum to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- 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
Bus from Tyndrum to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Bus Station to Public Toilets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
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Booking & Getting There
Alloa to Fort William bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Public Toilets station.
Alloa to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Fort William is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Alloa to Fort William.
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