There are 4 ways to get from Selkirk to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Edinburgh
best- Take the bus from Scott Monument to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
7h 1m£24–33Train
- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 38m£63–112Drive 169.5 mi
- Drive from Selkirk to Fort Williamcar 169.5 mi
3h 33m£42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Scott Monument to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 913
7h 22m£38–68
Selkirk to Fort William by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Selkirk to Fort William is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Selkirk to Fort William is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Selkirk to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Scott Monument and arriving at Fort William via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Selkirk to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Fort William via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Selkirk and Fort William is 179 miles. The road distance is 170.5 miles.
The best way to get from Selkirk to Fort William without a car is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 7h 1m and costs £23 - £35.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Selkirk to Fort William, including transfers.
Selkirk to Fort William bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Scott Monument station.
Selkirk to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The best way to get from Selkirk to Fort William is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 7h 1m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Selkirk, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Scott Monument to Fort William via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scott Monument to Fort William via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- 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
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Scott Monument to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Scott Monument to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- 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
Selkirk to Fort William bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Selkirk to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Selkirk to Fort William is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Selkirk to Fort William.
There are 754+ hotels available in Fort William.