There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
6h 13mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
6h 13m£23–42Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain
7h 42m£75–182Drive 183.6 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Fort Williamcar 183.6 mi
3h 43m£45–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus 915
6h 34m£58–97
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Fort William is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Fort William is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Fort William via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Stranraer and Fort William is 191 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Fort William without a car is to Bus via Glasgow which takes 6h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Stranraer to Fort William, including transfers.
Stranraer to Fort William bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Fort William is to Bus via Glasgow which takes 6h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Fort William via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Terminal Building to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Terminal Building to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Fort William bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Fort William is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Stranraer to Fort William.
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