There are 6 ways to get from Edzell to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Brechin to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Perth Broxden Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 913
6h 58m£34–63Drive 131.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edzell to Fort Williamcar 131.8 mi
2h 40m£33–48Train
- Take the train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
8h 25m£90–157Bus via St John's Church
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Mill Streetbus 16 / ...
- Take the bus from Castle Brae to Bus Stationbus 913
7h 41m£37–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brechin to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus
8h 12m£43–98Bus, train via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Panmure Arms to Bus Stationbus 30 / ...
- Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain
9h 46m£59–110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edzell to Fort William is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Edzell to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Edzell to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Tuck Inn and arriving at Bus Station via Brechin, Dundee Slessor Gardens and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Edzell to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Montrose and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Edzell and Fort William is 165 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edzell to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Edzell to Fort William, including transfers.
Edzell to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Brechin station.
Edzell to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Montrose station.
The best way to get from Edzell to Fort William is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Edzell, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Tuck Inn to Bus Station via Mackie Motors, Brechin, Dundee Slessor Gardens, Perth Broxden Park and Ride, and Park and Ride in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Panmure Arms to Fort William via Western Road, Montrose, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- 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
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Brechin to Dundee Slessor Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Perth Broxden Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Brechin to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edzell to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee Slessor Gardens station.
Edzell to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edzell to Fort William is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Edzell to Fort William.
There are 726+ hotels available in Fort William.




