How to get from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis by bus and train?

Edinburgh to Ben Nevis map

From Edinburgh to Ben Nevis by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis in Fort William, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 915 bus from Hotel, Ardlui station to Bus Station, Fort William station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 915915
Walk to Ben Nevis
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
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    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Oban
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardlui
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hotel, Ardlui
    ID 60707529
    240 m • 4 min
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    Bus - 915915
    Wait for bus
    915
    Uig
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Fort William
    ID 670085465C
    105 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ben Nevis
    Walk to
    Ben Nevis
    Station Square
    710 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Ben Nevis by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis in Fort William, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the AIRX bus from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station to Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 900 bus and finally take the 915 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Fort William station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRXAIRX
Bus - 900900
Bus - 915915
Walk to Ben Nevis
Leaves from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    100 m • 2 min
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    Bus - AIRXAIRX
    Wait for bus
    AIRX
    Edinburgh Airport
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine
    ID 6200247060
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    65 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903772
    50 m • 1 min
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    Bus - 915915
    Wait for bus
    915
    Uig
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Fort William
    ID 670085465C
    196 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ben Nevis
    Walk to
    Ben Nevis
    Station Square
    710 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis

The distance between Edinburgh, Fort William and Ben Nevis, Fort William is approximately 256.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fort William – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Fort William and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Ben Nevis, Fort William

Ben Nevis is located at Station Square, Fort William and the nearest public transport station is Linnhe Road, Fort William.

Train stations close to Ben Nevis:

  • Fort William
  • Corpach
  • Banavie

Bus stations close to Ben Nevis:

  • Linnhe Road, Fort William
  • West End North, Fort William
  • West End South, Fort William

Ferry stations close to Ben Nevis:

  • Camusnagaul Ferry Landing, Camusnagaul
  • Fort William Ferry Landing, Fort William

Related Routes

Edinburgh to Ben Nevis map

From Edinburgh to Ben Nevis by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis in Fort William, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the AIRX bus from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station to Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 900 bus and finally take the 915 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Fort William station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRXAIRX
Bus - 900900
Bus - 915915
Walk to Ben Nevis
Leaves from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRXAIRX
    Wait for bus
    AIRX
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine
    ID 6200247060
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903772
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 915915
    Wait for bus
    915
    Uig
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Fort William
    ID 670085465C
    196 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ben Nevis
    Walk to
    Ben Nevis
    Station Square
    710 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis?

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 915.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis?

    The alternative route takes 298 minutes, using Bus line AIRX, Bus line 900, Bus line 915.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ben Nevis?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Ben Nevis in Fort William.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Ben Nevis in Fort William by train and bus is about 4 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Ben Nevis?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Ben Nevis?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Ben Nevis in Fort William.

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis?

    The first train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Ben Nevis in Fort William is Caledonian Sleeper. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 05:50.

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