There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Fort William by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
5h 30m£44–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
5h 46m£34–46Train
- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 44m£77–126Drive 176.6 mi
- Drive from Dumfries to Fort Williamcar 176.6 mi
3h 32m£44–64
Dumfries to Fort William by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Fort William is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Fort William is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Dumfries and Fort William is 186 miles. The road distance is 177.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Dumfries to Fort William, including transfers.
Dumfries to Fort William bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Fort William is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- 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 Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Dumfries to Fort William bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumfries to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Fort William is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Dumfries to Fort William.
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