There are 5 ways to get from Banchory to Fort William by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 14m£35–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 59m£23–32Train
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
9h 33m£88–177Drive 131.3 mi
- Drive from Banchory to Fort Williamcar 131.3 mi
2h 41m£33–48Bus via Perth
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091 / ...
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 913
7h 14m£37–77
Banchory to Fort William by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Banchory to Fort William is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Banchory to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Banchory to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Mount Street and arriving at Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Banchory to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Banchory and Fort William is 194 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.
The best way to get from Banchory to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs £35 - £85.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Banchory to Fort William, including transfers.
Banchory to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Banchory to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Banchory to Fort William is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Banchory, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Mount Street to Fort William via Music Hall, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Street to Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level 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 Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Banchory to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.
Banchory to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banchory to Fort William is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Banchory to Fort William.
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