There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Fort William by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain
6h 44m£65–125Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest- Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
7h 12m£24–34Drive 163.7 mi
- Drive from Galashiels to Fort Williamcar 163.7 mi
3h 23m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 59m£48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 913
7h 34m£38–69
Galashiels to Fort William by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Fort William is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Fort William is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Bank Street Gardens and arriving at Fort William via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Galashiels and Fort William is 195 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Fort William without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 44m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Galashiels to Fort William, including transfers.
Galashiels to Fort William bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bank Street Gardens station.
Galashiels to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Fort William is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 44m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Galashiels to Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Fort William via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £28–55
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Booking & Getting There
Galashiels to Fort William bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Galashiels to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Fort William is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Galashiels to Fort William.
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