There are 5 ways to get from Troon to Fort William by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4h 20m£25–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
5h 20m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
5h 34m£58–96Drive 126.7 mi
- Drive from Troon to Fort Williamcar 126.7 mi
2h 34m£32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
4h 29m£46–68
Troon to Fort William by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Troon to Fort William is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Troon to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Portland Street and arriving at Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Troon to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Troon and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Troon and Fort William is 138 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Troon to Fort William without a car is to train and bus via Glasgow which takes 4h 20m and costs £25 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Troon to Fort William, including transfers.
Troon to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Troon to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Troon station.
The best way to get from Troon to Fort William is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Troon, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Troon to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Ember also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Troon to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- 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
Train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Troon to Fort William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Troon to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Troon to Fort William is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Troon to Fort William.
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