There are 5 ways to get from Arbroath to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Overgate
best- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 913
5h 38m£28–56Train
- Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 33m£84–138Drive 130.7 mi
- Drive from Arbroath to Fort Williamcar 130.7 mi
2h 44m£33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus Ember
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 913
5h 43m£31–57Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 44m£52–99
Arbroath to Fort William by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Fort William is to bus via Overgate which costs £28 - £60 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Keptie Motors and arriving at Bus Station via Overgate and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Arbroath and Fort William is 147 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Fort William without a car is to bus via Overgate which takes 5h 38m and costs £28 - £60.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Arbroath to Fort William, including transfers.
Arbroath to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park and Ride station.
Arbroath to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Fort William is to bus via Overgate which takes 5h 38m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arbroath to Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- 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
Train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
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Booking & Getting There
Arbroath to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Arbroath to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Fort William is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Arbroath to Fort William.
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