The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Fort William
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Fort William is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Fort William will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 buses that leave Edinburgh for Fort William every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 152 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
Edinburgh to Fort William bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Fort William coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 19 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:21 Edinburgh | 3h28 | 07:49 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:00 Edinburgh | 3h35 | 10:35 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:47 Edinburgh | 4h19 | 13:06 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:13 Edinburgh | 4h05 | 14:18 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:22 Edinburgh | 3h56 | 14:18 Fort William | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh to Fort William by train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Fort William
Take a bus from Edinburgh to Fort William and enjoy the approximately 152 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 06:45, the last at 17:43.
Distance 152 km |
Buses per day 2 |
First bus 06:45 |
Last bus 17:43 |
Buses from Edinburgh to Fort William
National Express Coaches serve the route for buses from Edinburgh to Fort William. The operator offers multiple and frequent services each day, with the first bus departing from Edinburgh, Elder Street Station at 6:30 a.m. and the last bus of the day departing for Fort William Bus Station at 15:35 p.m. The duration of the journey is approximately 5 hours and the service involves one change.
FAQs: Edinburgh to Fort William coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Fort William by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Fort William, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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