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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    5h 44m
    £31–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    7h 12m
    £24–34

  3. 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
    £65–125

  4. Drive  163.7 mi

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

  5. 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
    £48–70

Galashiels to Fort William by train, foot, and bus

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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.

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