There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Stationbus 913
5h 34m£27–55Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest- Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
7h 51m£24–34Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
7h 23m£80–137Drive 117.7 mi
- Drive from Forfar to Fort Williamcar 117.7 mi
2h 22m£30–43
Forfar to Fort William by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Fort William is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Bus Station via Overgate and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Forfar and Fort William is 143 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs £27 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Forfar to Fort William, including transfers.
Forfar to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Park and Ride station.
Forfar to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Forfar to Fort William is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar South to Fort William via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Park and Ride to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
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Booking & Getting There
Forfar to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Forfar to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Fort William is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Forfar to Fort William.
There are 725+ hotels available in Fort William.