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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Fort William
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Buses per day
7
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 £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 7 buses that leave Edinburgh for Fort William every day 5 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.
8:474h19Edinburgh13:06Fort William£221One-way0 changes
4:213h28Edinburgh7:49Fort William£641One-way0 changes- 7:003h35Edinburgh10:35Fort William£641One-way0 changes
- 10:134h05Edinburgh14:18Fort William£641One-way0 changes
- 14:124h06Edinburgh18:18Fort William£641One-way0 changes
- 4:213h28Edinburgh7:49Fort William£641One-way0 changes
- 7:003h35Edinburgh10:35Fort William£641One-way0 changes
- 10:223h56Edinburgh14:18Fort William£661One-way1 change
- 14:223h56Edinburgh18:18Fort William£661One-way1 change
- 10:134h05Edinburgh14:18Fort William£641One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 152 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Fort William bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Fort William coaches for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:21 Edinburgh | 3h28 | 7:49 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:00 Edinburgh | 3h35 | 10:35 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:47 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 | |
| 14:12 Edinburgh | 4h06 | 18:18 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:22 Edinburgh | 3h56 | 18:18 Fort William | 1 change | |
| 20:25 Edinburgh | 3h28 | 23:53 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 20:28 Edinburgh | 3h25 | 23:53 Fort William | 1 change | |
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Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Fort William
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Buses from Edinburgh to Fort William run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 06:10, the last at 18:10. The fastest coach covers the 152 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 152 km |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 18m |
First bus 6:10 |
Last bus 18:10 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: Lothian Country Buses, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Edinburgh to Fort WilliamYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Fort William with Lothian Country Buses, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
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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