Fort William to Inverness bus with Scottish Citylink

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Fort William to Inverness

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£19

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

1 h 59 m

Average duration

2 h

Buses per day

3

Distance

91 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast coaches

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.

Scottish Citylink
09:352h01
Fort William
11:36Inverness
£191One-way
0 changes
Scottish Citylink
12:352h01
Fort William
14:36Inverness
£191One-way
0 changes
Scottish Citylink
17:501h59
Fort William
19:49Inverness
£191One-way
0 changes

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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£19

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£144

Average Price

3h 20m

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2h 50m

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7h 43m

Average total duration

7h 13m

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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.

Last updated at 10:00
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Scottish Citylink09:35 Fort William
2h01
11:36 Inverness0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Fort William to Inverness

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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

Scottish Citylink

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 59m
Cheapest Price
£19
Scottish Citylink frequency
4 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Fort William to Inverness can start from as little as £141 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Fort William to Inverness is £164; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Fort William to Inverness is 9 h   to travel the 56 mile long route, with around there is 1 coach per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Fort William to Inverness leaves at 05: 36. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Fort William to Inverness leaves at 19: 25.
There is 1 coach a day from Fort William to Inverness which require at least one change with Scottish Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the journey from Fort William to Inverness you can take a coach with Scottish Citylink. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Fort William to Inverness on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month to travel from Fort William to Inverness by coach is February.
You have options as you can travel between Fort William and Inverness 2 different ways: coach or train.
No, the coach from Fort William to Inverness has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Fort William to Inverness.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Fort William to Inverness.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Fort William to Inverness, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Fort William to Inverness.
    No, luggage for the coach from Fort William to Inverness needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Fort William to Inverness.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Fort William to Inverness.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Fort William to Inverness.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Fort William to Inverness.

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