The cheapest and fastest coaches from Fort William to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Fort William to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Fort William for Glasgow every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 118 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 11 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.
18:143h00Fort William21:14GlasgowFind prices1 change
6:103h11Fort William9:21Glasgow£181One-way0 changes
9:103h11Fort William12:21Glasgow£181One-way0 changes
11:403h17Fort William14:57Glasgow£181One-way0 changes
13:403h20Fort William17:00Glasgow£181One-way0 changes
22:122h54Fort William1:06Glasgow£541One-way0 changes
18:143h00Fort William21:14GlasgowFind prices1 change
18:143h01Fort William21:15Glasgow£541One-way0 changes
18:103h06Fort William21:16Glasgow£181One-way0 changes
6:103h11Fort William9:21Glasgow£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Fort William to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 118 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Fort William to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fort William to Glasgow coaches for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:10 Fort William | 3h11 | 9:21 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:07 Fort William | 3h18 | 11:25 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:10 Fort William | 3h11 | 12:21 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:40 Fort William | 3h17 | 14:57 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:15 Fort William | 3h30 | 16:45 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Fort William to Glasgow by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fort William to Glasgow
Buses from Fort William to Glasgow run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:46, the last at 19:50. The fastest coach covers the 118 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 118 km |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 6m |
First bus 5:46 |
Last bus 19:50 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: West Coast Motors, Scottish Citylink from Fort William to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Fort William to Glasgow with West Coast Motors, Scottish Citylink for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
West Coast Motors
Scottish Citylink
FAQs: Fort William to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort William to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Fort William and Glasgow
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
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