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How to get fromGalashiels to Fort Williamby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Fort William by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    6h 40m
    £23–32

  2. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    6h 44m
    £66–126

  3. Drive  163.7 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Fort Williamcar car 163.7 mi
    3h 23m
    £41–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    6h 59m
    £48–71

  5. Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    7h 34m
    £38–69

Galashiels to Fort William by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Fort William via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galashiels to Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 44m.

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