The cheapest and fastest coaches from Fort William to Inverness
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Fort William to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort William to Inverness will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 3 buses that leave Fort William for Inverness 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 91 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 1 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Fort William to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £140.
Distance: 91 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Fort William to Inverness bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fort William to Inverness coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:35 Fort William | 2h01 | 11:36 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fort William to Inverness
Buses from Fort William to Inverness run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:36, the last at 13:26. The fastest coach covers the 91 km distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 91 km |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 59m |
First bus 05:36 |
Last bus 13:26 |
Bus providers: Scottish Citylink from Fort William to InvernessYou can travel by bus between Fort William to Inverness with Scottish Citylink for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Fort William to Inverness coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort William to Inverness 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 Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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