How to get to Fort William from Edinburgh

There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Fort William including taking a train and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Fort William is a train with an average price of £39.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Fort William is by train with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

The Edinburgh to Fort William distance is approximately 152 km.

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Fort William is:

• Around 2 coaches per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Fort William as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Fort William:

• Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Fort William, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Fort William by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Fort William:

• 0 direct trains per day with Caledonian Sleeper.

Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Fort William often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, Inverness, Mallaig, Portree, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fort William and these popular destinations at a great price.