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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Fort William
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Fort William will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 10 buses that leave Glasgow for Fort William every day 7 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 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.
10:203h16Glasgow13:36Fort William£181One-way0 changes- 13:503h16Glasgow17:06Fort William£181One-way0 changes
- 16:203h11Glasgow19:31Fort William£181One-way0 changes
- 18:203h09Glasgow21:29Fort William£181One-way0 changes
12:453h15Glasgow16:00Fort William£551One-way0 changes
- 22:052h46Glasgow0:51Fort William£551One-way0 changes
- 17:102h58Glasgow20:08Fort William£551One-way0 changes
- 18:203h09Glasgow21:29Fort William£181One-way0 changes
- 16:203h11Glasgow19:31Fort William£181One-way0 changes
- 12:453h15Glasgow16:00Fort William£551One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 118 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£44 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Fort William
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Buses from Glasgow to Fort William run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 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 2h 46m.
Distance 118 km |
Average bus duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 46m |
First bus 5:46 |
Last bus 19:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Glasgow to Fort WilliamYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Fort William with Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Park's of Hamilton
Ember
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
FAQs: Glasgow to Fort William coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Fort William
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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