There are 4 ways to get from Carnoustie to Fort William by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carnoustie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 28m£81–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
8h 27m£27–38Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
6h 47m£28–50Drive 126.9 mi
- Drive from Carnoustie to Fort Williamcar 126.9 mi
2h 38m£32–46
Carnoustie to Fort William by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carnoustie to Fort William is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Carnoustie to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnoustie to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Bonella Street and arriving at Bus Station via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Carnoustie to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Carnoustie and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Carnoustie and Fort William is 209 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carnoustie to Fort William without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Carnoustie to Fort William, including transfers.
Carnoustie to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Carnoustie to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carnoustie station.
The best way to get from Carnoustie to Fort William is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Carnoustie, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Carnoustie to Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonella Street to Bus Station via Whitehall Street, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carnoustie to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- 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
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Carnoustie to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Carnoustie to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnoustie to Fort William is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Carnoustie to Fort William.
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