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There are 5 ways to get from Saltcoats to Fort William by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    4h 48m
    £27–41

  2. Line 11 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    5h 40m
    £24–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    6h 1m
    £48–113

  4. Drive 120.2 mi

    1. Drive from Saltcoats to Fort Williamcar car 120.2 mi
    2h 28m
    £30–43

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    5h 7m
    £25–41

Saltcoats to Fort William by train and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Terminal Building to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saltcoats to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 1m.

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