The cheapest and fastest coaches from Inverness to Fort William
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
91 km
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.
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 but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 3 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 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 £45.
Distance: 91 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £121 Average Price |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Fort William bus times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Fort William coaches for tomorrow, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:28 Inverness | 1h56 | 07:24 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:20 Inverness | 2h00 | 09:20 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:30 Inverness | 2h03 | 10:33 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:55 Inverness | 2h08 | 12:03 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:56 Inverness | 2h05 | 13:01 Fort William | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Inverness to Fort William
Buses from Inverness to Fort William run on average 2 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 06:45, the last at 19:25. The fastest coach covers the 91 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 91 km |
Average bus duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 2m |
First bus 06:45 |
Last bus 19:25 |
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
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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.

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