There are 5 ways to get from Linlithgow to Fort William by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4h 16m£22–34Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
5h 39m£17–29Train
- Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
5h 17m£56–93Drive 114.4 mi
- Drive from Linlithgow to Fort Williamcar 114.4 mi
2h 23m£29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus Ember
5h 50m£18–26
Linlithgow to Fort William by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Fort William is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to Fort William is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Linlithgow to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Bus Station via St Andrew`s Church and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Linlithgow and Fort William is 133 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.
The best way to get from Linlithgow to Fort William without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 16m and costs £22 - £35.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Linlithgow to Fort William, including transfers.
Linlithgow to Fort William bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.
Linlithgow to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Linlithgow station.
The best way to get from Linlithgow to Fort William is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Linlithgow, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Linlithgow to Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross to Bus Station via St Andrew`s Church and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £4–10
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Haymarket to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
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Booking & Getting There
Linlithgow to Fort William bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Linlithgow to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linlithgow to Fort William is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Linlithgow to Fort William.
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