There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
5h 8m£22–32Train
- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
5h 27m£57–94Drive 120.1 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Fort Williamcar 120.1 mi
2h 26m£30–44
Irvine to Fort William by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Fort William is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Irvine and Fort William is 133 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Irvine to Fort William, including transfers.
Irvine to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Fort William is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Irvine to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Fort William is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Irvine to Fort William.
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