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Compare train and coach for Aberdeen to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 6h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £108.
Distance: 186 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£108 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Fort William:
A coach is £80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Fort William costing on average £108.
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Tickets start at around £108 compared to roughly £71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-36.08. The journey takes 6h 25m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Fort William
How to get to Fort William from Aberdeen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Fort William is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:057h04Aberdeen15:09Fort William£1061One-way0 changes
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- 8:057h04Aberdeen15:09Fort William£1061One-way0 changes
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- 8:057h04Aberdeen15:09Fort William£1061One-way0 changes
Other options
- 13:468h23Aberdeen22:09Fort William£1631One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Fort William:
A coach is £80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Fort William costing on average £108.
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Fort William as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).
- Coaches mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Fort William.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Fort William by train.
- Travel with Ember, FlixBus to go to Fort William by coach.
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