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How to get fromStranraer to Fort Williamby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Fort William by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    6h 28m
    £14–19

  2. Train via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    7h 25m
    £82–137

  3. Drive  183.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Fort Williamcar car 183.6 mi
    3h 43m
    £47–67

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 31m
    £70–109

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    7h 27m
    £39–53

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    7h 29m
    £83–136

Stranraer to Fort William by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Fort William via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 25m.

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