There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Hawick by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Edinburgh
best- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stancebus X95
6h 28m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
7h 13m£66–111Drive 181.3 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Hawickcar 181.3 mi
3h 48m£45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 913
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stancebus X95
7h 5m£39–69
Fort William to Hawick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Hawick is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Hawick is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William to Hawick. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Mart Street Bus Stance via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Hawick. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Fort William and Hawick is 189 miles. The road distance is 182.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Hawick without a car is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 28m and costs £25 - £40.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Fort William to Hawick, including transfers.
Fort William to Hawick bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Hawick train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Hawick is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 28m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Hawick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Fort William to Mart Street Bus Stance via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Mart Street Bus Stance via Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £28–55
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Hawick bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Fort William to Hawick train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Hawick is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Fort William to Hawick.
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