What is the cheapest way to get from Fort William to Stirling Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Stirling Castle is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Stirling Castle?

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Stirling Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fort William Yacht Club and arriving at Stirling Erskine House. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Fort William to Stirling Castle?

The distance between Fort William and Stirling Castle is 98 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.

How do I travel from Fort William to Stirling Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Fort William to Stirling Castle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs £11 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Fort William to Stirling Castle?

The bus from Fort William Yacht Club to Stirling Erskine House takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Stirling Castle bus from?

Fort William to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William Yacht Club station.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Stirling Castle train from?

Fort William to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.

Train or bus from Fort William to Stirling Castle?

The best way to get from Fort William to Stirling Castle is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs £11 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Fort William to Stirling Castle bus arrive?

Fort William to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Stirling Erskine House station.

Where does the Fort William to Stirling Castle train arrive?

Fort William to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Stirling Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Stirling Castle is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Fort William to Stirling Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Fort William to Stirling Castle?

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Where can I stay near Stirling Castle?

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Stirling Castle by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fort William Yacht Club to Stirling Erskine Housebus Ember
3h 2m
£11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
4h 52m
£56–92
Drive 96.2 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Stirling Castlecar 96.2 mi
2h 4m
£24–35
Bus via Pine Trees Leisure Park
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Tyndrumbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Pine Trees Leisure Park to Wallace Streetbus S60
4h 20m
£18–30

Fort William to Stirling Castle by train and foot

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.1 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Stirling Castle, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Fort William Yacht Club to Stirling Erskine House 4 times a day. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Stirling Castle via Glasgow Queen Street and Stirling in around 4h 52m.

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