There are 4 ways to get from Bathgate to Fort William by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bathgate to Annieslandtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 915
4h 54m£29–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St David's House to Haymarket Stationbus X18 / ...
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus Ember
5h 56m£16–22Train
- Take the train from Bathgate to Dalmuirtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
5h 57m£37–91Drive 118.2 mi
- Drive from Bathgate to Fort Williamcar 118.2 mi
2h 26m£30–43
Bathgate to Fort William by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Fort William is to bus which costs £16 - £22 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Fort William. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Fort William via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Fort William via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Bathgate and Fort William is 128 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 54m and costs £29 - £55.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Bathgate to Fort William, including transfers.
Bathgate to Fort William bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.
Bathgate to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Fort William is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Bathgate to Fort William via Dalmuir in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Fort William via Haymarket Station and Haymarket in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bathgate to Anniesland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bathgate to Dalmuir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dalmuir to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
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Booking & Getting There
Bathgate to Fort William bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Haymarket Station.
Bathgate to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Fort William is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Bathgate to Fort William.
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