There are 5 ways to get from Peebles to Fort William by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Surgeons' Hallbus X62
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
6h 6m£25–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62
- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
6h 23m£21–30Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
7h 6m£59–114Drive 151.2 mi
- Drive from Peebles to Fort Williamcar 151.2 mi
3h 6m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 22m£42–60
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Peebles to Fort William is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Peebles to Fort William is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Peebles to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Eastgate Post Office and arriving at Fort William via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Peebles to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Peebles and Fort William is 174 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.
The best way to get from Peebles to Fort William without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 6m and costs £24 - £60.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Peebles to Fort William, including transfers.
Peebles to Fort William bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Eastgate Post Office station.
Peebles to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Peebles to Fort William is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 6m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Peebles, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Eastgate Post Office to Fort William via Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastgate Post Office to Fort William via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- 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
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Eastgate Post Office to Surgeons' Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Eastgate Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Borders Buses
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- 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
- 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 George Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Peebles to Fort William bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Peebles to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peebles to Fort William is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Peebles to Fort William.
There are 688+ hotels available in Fort William.