There are 3 ways to get from Maybole to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
5h 33m£21–37Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 15m£65–107Drive 142.1 mi
- Drive from Maybole to Fort Williamcar 142.1 mi
2h 49m£36–51
Maybole to Fort William by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maybole to Fort William is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Maybole to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Maybole to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Kirland Street and arriving at Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Maybole to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Maybole and arriving at Fort William via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Maybole and Fort William is 149 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from Maybole to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs £21 - £40.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Maybole to Fort William, including transfers.
Maybole to Fort William bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Maybole to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Maybole to Fort William is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Maybole, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Kirland Street to Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maybole to Fort William via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- 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
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Maybole to Fort William bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Maybole to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maybole to Fort William is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Maybole to Fort William.
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