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How to get fromFort William to Ellonby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Ellon by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    6h 6m
    £35–84

  2. Bus via Union Square Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    7h
    £13–16

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    8h 32m
    £102–174

  4. Drive  147.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Elloncar car 147.3 mi
    2h 59m
    £37–53

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    6h 44m
    £22–31

Fort William to Ellon by bus and train

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Fort William to Riverside Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Adelphi in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Market Street via Inverness Union Street and Adelphi in around 6h 44m.

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