Edinburgh to Fort William bus

Fri, Nov 13
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Fort William

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 13
Cheapest price on Nov 13
€24
Average ticket price on Nov 13
€65
Fastest journey on Nov 13
3 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Nov 13
3 h 48 m
Buses on Nov 13
7
Distance
152 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Fort William is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Fort William will cost around €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.

Fast buses

On Fri, Nov 13, we found 7 buses from Edinburgh to Fort William, including 5 direct services.

On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 152 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .

On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 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 Coaches Ltd
    0 transfers
  • Ember
    0 transfers
  • Ember
    0 transfers
  • Ember
    0 transfers
  • Ember
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Fort William

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Take a bus from Edinburgh to Fort William and enjoy the approximately 152 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

The earliest bus runs at 06:10, the last at 18:10.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €43
Distance
152 km
First bus
6:10 AM
Last bus
6:10 PM
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Wed
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €43

Frequently asked questions about your Edinburgh to Fort William trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Edinburgh to Fort William.

The earliest coach from Edinburgh to Fort William leaves at 6:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Edinburgh to Fort William leaves at 6:10 PM.

Live departures

Edinburgh to Fort William bus times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Fort William buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Ember7:00 AM Edinburgh
3h35
10:35 AM Fort William0 transfersDirect
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd8:47 AM Edinburgh
4h19
1:06 PM Fort William0 transfersDirect
Ember10:13 AM Edinburgh
4h05
2:18 PM Fort William0 transfersDirect
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd10:22 AM Edinburgh
3h56
2:18 PM Fort William1 transfer
Ember2:12 PM Edinburgh
4h06
6:18 PM Fort William0 transfersDirect
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2:22 PM Edinburgh
3h56
6:18 PM Fort William1 transfer
Ember8:25 PM Edinburgh
3h28
11:53 PM Fort William0 transfersDirect
Lothian Country Buses8:28 PM Edinburgh
3h25
11:53 PM Fort William1 transfer
Friday, November 13
Ember4:21 AM Edinburgh
3h28
7:49 AM Fort William0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Fort William

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Fort William by bus. 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 bus, 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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It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Fort William including taking a train and bus.
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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to Fort William

Most Edinburgh to Fort William buses use the Edinburgh, North Bridge to Fort William station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Fort William bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Edinburgh
Arrival bus stations in Fort William
Edinburgh, North Bridge
City-centre transport

Getting to Edinburgh, North Bridge from Edinburgh city centre

BusUk090 · 15m · €1 · every ~15 min
Uk090 · 15m · €1 · every ~1 min

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