There are 5 ways to get from Dalkeith to Fort William by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
5h 48m£16–22Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 15m£55–107Drive 138.7 mi
- Drive from Dalkeith to Fort Williamcar 138.7 mi
2h 46m£35–50Bus via Shandwick Place
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus 913
6h 13m£30–57Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 57m£37–52
Dalkeith to Fort William by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalkeith to Fort William is to bus which costs £16 - £23 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Dalkeith to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkeith to Fort William. However, there are services departing from South Street and arriving at Fort William via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalkeith to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Dalkeith and Fort William is 146 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dalkeith to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs £16 - £23.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Dalkeith to Fort William, including transfers.
Dalkeith to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Dalkeith to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Dalkeith to Fort William is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs £16 - £23. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Dalkeith, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from George Street to Fort William 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street to Fort William via Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- 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
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Dalkeith to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.
Dalkeith to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalkeith to Fort William is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Dalkeith to Fort William.
Book your Dalkeith to Fort William train tickets online with Omio.
There are 725+ hotels available in Fort William.