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Inverness to Fort William bus with Scottish Citylink

Tue 20 Jan
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Inverness to Fort William

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Cheapest price

£19

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

2 h 2 m

Average duration

2 h 2 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

91 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Inverness 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 Inverness to Fort William 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 5 buses that leave Inverness 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 91 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 2 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
09:072h02
Inverness
11:09Fort William
£191One-way
0 changes
Scottish Citylink
11:072h02
Inverness
13:09Fort William
£191One-way
0 changes
Scottish Citylink
13:072h02
Inverness
15:09Fort William
£191One-way
0 changes
Scottish Citylink
15:072h02
Inverness
17:09Fort William
£191One-way
0 changes
Scottish Citylink
17:172h02
Inverness
19:19Fort William
£191One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Inverness to Fort William

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Fort William 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 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £68.

Distance: 91 km

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Train

£19

Average Price

Cheapest

£137

Average Price

2h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 44m

Average total duration

7h 14m

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30m

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Live departures

Inverness to Fort William bus times

The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Fort William coaches for today, Monday 19 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 12:44
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Scottish Citylink13:07 Inverness
2h02
15:09 Fort William0 changesdirect
Scottish Citylink15:07 Inverness
2h02
17:09 Fort William0 changesdirect
Scottish Citylink17:17 Inverness
2h02
19:19 Fort William0 changesdirect
Tuesday 20 January
Scottish Citylink09:07 Inverness
2h02
11:09 Fort William0 changesdirect
Scottish Citylink11:07 Inverness
2h02
13:09 Fort William0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Inverness to Fort William

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Buses from Inverness to Fort William run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 07:44, the last at 12:48. The fastest coach covers the 91 km distance in 2h 2m.

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 2m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
1
Fastest bus
2h 2m
First bus
07:44
Last bus
12:48
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 Inverness to Fort WilliamYou can travel by bus between Inverness to Fort William 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
2h 2m
Cheapest Price
£19
Scottish Citylink frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Inverness to Fort William coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Inverness to Fort William can start from as little as £142 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Inverness to Fort William is £142; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Inverness to Fort William coach travel time is 3 h 54 min   for the 56 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Inverness to Fort William leaves at 07: 44. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Inverness to Fort William leaves at 19: 25.
There is 1 coach a day from Inverness to Fort William which require at least one change with Scottish Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the journey from Inverness to Fort William you can take a coach with Scottish Citylink. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Inverness and Fort William on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to Fort William from Inverness is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Inverness to Fort William by coach is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Inverness and Fort William including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Inverness to Fort William has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Inverness to Fort William.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Inverness to Fort William.

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  • 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.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
  • Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Inverness to Fort William.
    No, luggage for the coach from Inverness to Fort William needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Inverness to Fort William.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Inverness to Fort William.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Inverness to Fort William.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Inverness to Fort William.

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