What is the cheapest way to get from Alness to Fort William?

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Fort William is to bus via Inverness Union Street which costs £11 - £15 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alness to Fort William?

The fastest way to get from Alness to Fort William is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Alness and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Alness to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from County Carpets and arriving at Fort William Bus Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Alness to Fort William?

The distance between Alness and Fort William is 88 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.

How do I travel from Alness to Fort William without a car?

The best way to get from Alness to Fort William without a car is to bus via Inverness Union Street which takes 3h 36m and costs £11 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Alness to Fort William?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Alness to Fort William, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alness to Fort William bus from?

Alness to Fort William bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from County Carpets station.

Where does the Alness to Fort William bus arrive?

Alness to Fort William bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 2.

Can I drive from Alness to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Fort William is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Alness to Fort William.

Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 747+ hotels available in Fort William.

Alness to Fort William - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alness to Fort William by bus, car, or train

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Bus via Inverness Union Street
best
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
3h 36m
£11–15
Drive 82.3 mi
1. Drive from Alness to Fort Williamcar 82.3 mi
1h 45m
£21–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alness to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Inverlochybus Ember
3h 41m
£21–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Belford Hospitalbus 919
3h 48m
£14–26

Alness to Fort William by bus

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Distance: 87.1 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Alness, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a bus from County Carpets to Fort William Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 2 and Inverness Union Street in around 3h 36m.

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