There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Carnoustie by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carnoustietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
5h 56m£52–91Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
6h 12m£24–38Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carnoustietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
6h 34m£74–167Drive 127.3 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Carnoustiecar 127.3 mi
2h 39m£31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
6h 49m£26–39
Fort William to Carnoustie by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Carnoustie is to bus via Glasgow which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Carnoustie is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Carnoustie via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Fort William and Carnoustie is 197 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Carnoustie without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 56m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Fort William to Carnoustie, including transfers.
Fort William to Carnoustie bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Carnoustie is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Carnoustie, Scotland?
You can take a train from Fort William to Carnoustie via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carnoustie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carnoustie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Fort William to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from George Street to Dundee station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Carnoustie bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Fort William to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Carnoustie is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Fort William to Carnoustie.
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