There are 4 ways to get from Dumbarton to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Seafield Gardensbus 915
2h 25m£10–15Train
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
3h 38m£23–65Drive 88.2 mi
- Drive from Dumbarton to Fort Williamcar 88.2 mi
1h 50m£22–32Train via Banavie
- Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Banavietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
4h 15m£42–69
Dumbarton to Fort William by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Fort William is to bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Fort William is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at Seafield Gardens. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Fort William. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Dumbarton and Fort William is 87 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs £10 - £15.
The bus from Barloan Toll to Seafield Gardens takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Dumbarton to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Barloan Toll station.
Dumbarton to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
The best way to get from Dumbarton to Fort William is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Barloan Toll to Seafield Gardens every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William 6 times a week. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 38m. ScotRail also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dumbarton Central to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Barloan Toll to Seafield Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Dumbarton to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seafield Gardens station.
Dumbarton to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Fort William station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Fort William is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Dumbarton to Fort William.
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