There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Dunnottar Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
6h 42m£35–89Bus
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 9m£25–37Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Montrosetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
7h 38m£87–155Drive 150.8 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Dunnottar Castlecar 150.8 mi
2h 57m£38–54Bus via Perth
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Castle Braebus 913
- Take the bus from South Street to Bus Stationbus 57 / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Dunnottar Junctionbus X7
9h 26m£39–66
Fort William to Dunnottar Castle by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Dunnottar Castle is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Dunnottar Castle is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Dunnottar Castle. However, there are services departing from Fort William Bus Station and arriving at Dunnottar Castle via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Dunnottar Castle. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Montrose via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Fort William and Dunnottar Castle is 192 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Dunnottar Castle without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 42m and costs £35 - £90.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Fort William to Dunnottar Castle, including transfers.
Fort William to Dunnottar Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William Bus Station.
Fort William to Dunnottar Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Dunnottar Castle is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Dunnottar Castle, Scotland?
You can take a train from Fort William to Dunnottar Castle via Glasgow Queen Street, Montrose, and Montrose High Street in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Dunnottar Castle via Inverness Union Street and Aberdeen Union Street in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Montrose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- 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
- £11–17
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Castle Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from South Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Dunnottar Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Fort William to Dunnottar Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Fort William to Dunnottar Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Dunnottar Castle is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Fort William to Dunnottar Castle.
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