What is the cheapest way to get from Fort William to Wick?

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Wick is to bus via Inverness which costs £14 - £26 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Wick?

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Wick is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Wick. However, there are services departing from Fort William Bus Station and arriving at Caithness General Hospital via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Fort William to Wick?

The distance between Fort William and Wick is 177 miles. The road distance is 164.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort William to Wick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs £21 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Fort William to Wick?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Fort William to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Wick bus from?

Fort William to Wick bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Wick bus arrive?

Fort William to Wick bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Wick is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Fort William to Wick.

Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 213+ hotels available in Wick.

Fort William to Wick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Caithness General Hospitalbus Ember
5h 55m
£21–31
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
6h 7m
£14–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
7h 25m
£79–143
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Wickcar 163.2 mi
3h 36m
£41–58

Fort William to Wick by bus

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.9 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Wick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Fort William Bus Station to Caithness General Hospital via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 55m.

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