There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Banchory by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Music Hall
best- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
6h 28m£41–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
7h 12m£23–32Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
8h 48m£96–210Drive 131.6 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Banchorycar 131.6 mi
2h 41m£32–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
6h 42m£44–110Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
7h 27m£26–42
Fort William to Banchory by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Banchory is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Banchory is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Banchory. However, there are services departing from Fort William Bus Station and arriving at Mount Street via Inverness Union Street and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Banchory. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Fort William and Banchory is 193 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Banchory without a car is to bus and train via Music Hall which takes 6h 28m and costs £40 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Fort William to Banchory, including transfers.
Fort William to Banchory bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William Bus Station.
Fort William to Banchory train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Banchory is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Banchory, Scotland?
You can take a train from Fort William to Mount Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Music Hall in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Mount Street via Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Union Street, and Union Square Bus Station in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Banchory bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Fort William to Banchory train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Banchory is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Fort William to Banchory.
There are 224+ hotels available in Banchory.




