Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Arbroath

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Arbroath by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Castle Braebus bus 913
    2. Take the bus from Perth South Street to Arbroath Burnside Drivebus bus Ember
    5h 43m
    £28–50

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Arbroathtrain train
    6h 27m
    £47–112

  3. Drive  130.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Arbroathcar car 130.8 mi
    2h 44m
    £33–47

  4. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Castle Braebus bus 913
    2. Take the bus from Mill Street to Bus Stationbus bus 16 / ...
    6h 19m
    £31–57

  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 Arbroathtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    6h 31m
    £80–138

  6. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    7h 17m
    £53–99

Fort William to Arbroath by bus and train

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Fort William to Arbroath.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 145.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Castle Brae, Kinnoull Street, and Perth South Street in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Arbroath via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 31m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There