There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Dunbar by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Edinburgh
best- Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus Ember
- Take the bus from West Maitland Street to High Streetbus X7 / ...
5h 11m£19–26Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
6h£44–68Drive 163.3 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Dunbarcar 163.3 mi
3h 12m£41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus 913
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus X7 / ...
5h 47m£33–59
Fort William to Dunbar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Dunbar is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £19 - £27 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Dunbar is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at High Street via West Maitland Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Fort William and Dunbar is 167 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Dunbar without a car is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 5h 11m and costs £19 - £27.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Fort William to Dunbar, including transfers.
Fort William to Dunbar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Dunbar train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Dunbar is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 5h 11m and costs £19 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Fort William to High Street via Haymarket and West Maitland Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Fort William to Dunbar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Haymarket station.
Fort William to Dunbar train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Dunbar is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Fort William to Dunbar.
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