There are 5 ways to get from Penicuik to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
5h 42m£14–20Train 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
6h 34m£55–107Drive 138.4 mi
- Drive from Penicuik to Fort Williamcar 138.4 mi
2h 46m£35–50Line 37 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Angle Park to Queensferry Streetbus 37 / ...
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus 913
6h 31m£30–57Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 9m£37–52
Penicuik to Fort William by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penicuik to Fort William is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Penicuik to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Penicuik to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Angle Park and arriving at Fort William via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Penicuik to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Penicuik and Fort William is 148 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Penicuik to Fort William without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs £14 - £20.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Penicuik to Fort William, including transfers.
Penicuik to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Penicuik to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Penicuik to Fort William is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs £14 - £20. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Penicuik, 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 bus from Queensway to Fort William via Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 34m.
- 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
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- 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
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Angle Park to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £28–55
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Booking & Getting There
Penicuik to Fort William bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.
Penicuik to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penicuik to Fort William is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Penicuik to Fort William.
There are 720+ hotels available in Fort William.