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How to get fromFort William to Aberdeenby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 12m
    £33–82

  2. Bus via Union Square Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    6h 5m
    £11–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    5h 51m
    £20–29

  4. Drive  146.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Aberdeencar car 146.9 mi
    3h 10m
    £37–54

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    7h 25m
    £100–172

Fort William to Aberdeen by bus and train

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Aberdeen Union Street via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 25m.

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