There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Ellon by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Union Square Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
6h 14m£59–115Bus
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
6h 37m£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 20m£100–225Drive 147.3 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Elloncar 147.3 mi
2h 59m£36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Inverurietrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
6h 27m£49–88Bus via Broadfold Road
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
6h 58m£26–43
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Ellon is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Ellon is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Fort William Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Inverness Union Street and Adelphi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Fort William and Ellon is 190 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Ellon without a car is to bus and train via Union Square Bus Station which takes 6h 14m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Fort William to Ellon, including transfers.
Fort William to Ellon bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William Bus Station.
Fort William to Ellon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Ellon is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?
You can take a train from Fort William to Market Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Union Square Bus Station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Market Street via Inverness Union Street and Adelphi in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- 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 Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Inverurie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- 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
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £12–24
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £12–24
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Bridge of Don Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Ellon bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Fort William to Ellon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Ellon is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Fort William to Ellon.
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