There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
6h 40m£23–32Train
- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 59m£59–106Drive 163.7 mi
- Drive from Galashiels to Fort Williamcar 163.7 mi
3h 23m£40–58Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange
- 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 bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Fort William is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 40m.
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 Bridge Street and arriving at Fort William via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Galashiels and Fort William is 172 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs £22 - £35.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Galashiels to Fort William, including transfers.
Galashiels to Fort William bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street 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 bus which takes 6h 40m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 6h 59m.
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 in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £28–55
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More Questions & Answers
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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