There are 4 ways to get from Lauder to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Edinburgh
best- Take the bus from Market Place to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
6h 38m£22–30Train
- Take the train from Stow to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 58m£71–113Drive 158.7 mi
- Drive from Lauder to Fort Williamcar 158.7 mi
3h 9m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Market Place to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 913
6h 59m£36–65
Lauder to Fort William by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lauder to Fort William is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lauder to Fort William is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lauder to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Fort William via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Lauder to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Stow and arriving at Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Lauder and Fort William is 166 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lauder to Fort William without a car is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 38m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Lauder to Fort William, including transfers.
Lauder to Fort William bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Market Place station.
Lauder to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stow station.
The best way to get from Lauder to Fort William is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 6h 38m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Lauder, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Market Place to Fort William via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lauder to Fort William via Stow and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stow to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- 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
- £45–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Market Place to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Market Place to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- 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
Lauder to Fort William bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Lauder to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lauder to Fort William is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Lauder to Fort William.
There are 750+ hotels available in Fort William.