There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Balquhidder by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort William to Kingshousebus Ember
1h 59m£17–22Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Crianlarichtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2h 12m£64–101Drive 72.3 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Balquhiddercar 72.3 mi
1h 29m£18–26Bus via Water Sports Centre
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Water Sports Centrebus 913
2h 5m£26–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Balquhidder is to bus which costs £16 - £23 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Balquhidder is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William to Balquhidder. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Kingshouse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Balquhidder. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Crianlarich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Fort William and Balquhidder is 73 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Balquhidder without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs £16 - £23.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Fort William to Balquhidder, including transfers.
Fort William to Balquhidder bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Balquhidder train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Balquhidder is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs £16 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Balquhidder, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Fort William to Kingshouse 4 times a day. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Fort William to Crianlarich 3 times a day. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Fort William to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William to Kingshouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Water Sports Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–24
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Balquhidder bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Kingshouse station.
Fort William to Balquhidder train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Balquhidder is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Fort William to Balquhidder.
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