There are 5 ways to get from Musselburgh to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus via George Street
best- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
5h 34m£16–22Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
5h 57m£55–108Drive 141.8 mi
- Drive from Musselburgh to Fort Williamcar 141.8 mi
2h 51m£36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus 913
5h 57m£30–57Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 36m£37–52
Musselburgh to Fort William by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Fort William is to bus via George Street which costs £15 - £23 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Fort William. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Fort William via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Musselburgh and Fort William is 145 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Musselburgh to Fort William without a car is to bus via George Street which takes 5h 34m and costs £15 - £23.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Musselburgh to Fort William, including transfers.
Musselburgh to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Musselburgh to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Musselburgh to Fort William is to bus via George Street which takes 5h 34m and costs £15 - £23. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Musselburgh, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from George Street to Fort William 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Musselburgh to Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- 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
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Musselburgh to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.
Musselburgh to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Fort William is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Musselburgh to Fort William.
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