How to get from Fort William to Elgin by bus and train?

From Fort William to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Fort William to Elgin in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the E5 bus from An Aird One, Fort William station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from Fort William may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

512min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E5E5
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from An Aird One, Fort William

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    An Aird One, Fort William
    ID 670000227
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - E5E5
    Wait for bus
    E5
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903826
    198 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    460 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    202 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fort William to Elgin

The distance between Fort William, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland is approximately 522.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 512 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fort William to Elgin by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Fort William to Elgin

To check the bus and train timetable from Fort William to Elgin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fort William) and destination (Elgin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 512 minutes, using Bus line E5, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Elgin in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fort William to Elgin in Scotland?

    The E5 bus line goes from An Aird One, Fort William station near Fort William to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Elgin in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fort William to Elgin in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Fort William and Elgin in Scotland by bus and train is about 8 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fort William to get to Elgin in Scotland?

    Get on the E5 bus from the An Aird One, Fort William stop near Fort William in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fort William and Elgin in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station, which is closest to Elgin in Scotland.

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