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How to get fromDumfries to Fort Williamby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Fort William by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    5h 57m
    £34–47

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    6h 44m
    £77–127

  3. Drive  176.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Fort Williamcar car 176.6 mi
    3h 32m
    £44–64

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    7h 2m
    £68–105

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    7h 52m

Dumfries to Fort William by train and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Court to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 44m.

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