There are 5 ways to get from Burntisland to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus Ember
5h 27m£21–32Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 18m£59–116Drive 125.4 mi
- Drive from Burntisland to Fort Williamcar 125.4 mi
2h 44m£32–46Bus via Park and Ride
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 913
5h 46m£31–58Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 44m£43–62
Burntisland to Fort William by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burntisland to Fort William is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Burntisland to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Burntisland to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Haymarket and arriving at Fort William via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Burntisland to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Burntisland and arriving at Fort William via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Burntisland and Fort William is 156 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Burntisland to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Burntisland to Fort William, including transfers.
Burntisland to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Haymarket station.
Burntisland to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Burntisland to Fort William is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Burntisland, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Haymarket to Fort William 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burntisland to Fort William via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- 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
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Haymarket to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £22–45
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Booking & Getting There
Burntisland to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.
Burntisland to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burntisland to Fort William is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Burntisland to Fort William.
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