There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Inverness
best- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
6h 11m£41–105Bus
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 57m£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 32m£102–224Drive 134.6 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Royal Deeside Railwaycar 134.6 mi
2h 47m£33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
- Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
6h 26m£44–115Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
7h 12m£26–42
Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Royal Deeside Railway. However, there are services departing from Fort William Bus Station and arriving at Crathes Castle via Inverness Union Street and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Fort William and Royal Deeside Railway is 189 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway without a car is to bus and train via Inverness which takes 6h 11m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway, including transfers.
Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William Bus Station.
Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Royal Deeside Railway, Scotland?
You can take a train from Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Music Hall, and Crathes Castle in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Royal Deeside Railway via Inverness Union Street, Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and Crathes Castle in around 6h 57m.
- 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 54m
- 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 Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- 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 Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Fort William to Royal Deeside Railway.
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