The cheapest and fastest buses from Fort William to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fort William to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort William to Glasgow will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 8 buses that leave Fort William for Glasgow on Sun, Jun 14, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 118 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 11 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.
9:10 AM3h11Fort William12:21 PMGlasgow€201One-way0 transfers
11:40 AM3h17Fort William2:57 PMGlasgow€201One-way0 transfers
1:40 PM3h20Fort William5:00 PMGlasgow€201One-way0 transfers
3:40 PM3h11Fort William6:51 PMGlasgow€201One-way0 transfers
6:10 PM3h06Fort William9:16 PMGlasgow€201One-way0 transfers
10:06 PM2h54Fort William1:00 AMGlasgow€601One-way0 transfers
5:39 PM3h02Fort William8:41 PMGlasgow€601One-way0 transfers
6:10 PM3h06Fort William9:16 PMGlasgow€201One-way0 transfers
9:10 AM3h11Fort William12:21 PMGlasgow€201One-way0 transfers
3:40 PM3h11Fort William6:51 PMGlasgow€201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Fort William to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 118 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fort William to Glasgow
Buses from Fort William to Glasgow run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:48, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 118 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 118 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 54m |
First bus 3:48 AM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Fort William to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Fort William to Glasgow with Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Ember
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
FAQs: Bus from Fort William to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort William to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Fort William to Glasgow
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
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