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

By bus and train

To get from Aberdeen to Fort William in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Inverness station. Next, take the 919 bus from Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station to Belford Hospital, Fort William station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 10 min.

310min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 919919
Walk to Fort William
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 919919
    Wait for bus
    919
    Fort William
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belford Hospital, Fort William
    ID 670010015
    123 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fort William
    Walk to
    Fort William
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen to Fort William

The distance between Aberdeen, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland is approximately 173.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 310 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to Fort William by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.

Train stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Bridge Street, Aberdeen

Public transport stations close to Fort William, Scotland

Fort William is located at Fort William, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Middle St Car Park, Fort William.

Train stations close to Fort William:

  • Fort William
  • Corpach
  • Banavie

Bus stations close to Fort William:

  • Middle St Car Park, Fort William
  • High Street, Fort William
  • Nevis Sport, Fort William

Ferry stations close to Fort William:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 310 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 919.

  • Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Fort William in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aberdeen to Fort William in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Aberdeen to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inverness station near Fort William in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberdeen and Fort William in Scotland by train and bus is about 5 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aberdeen to get to Fort William in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Aberdeen in Scotland.

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

    Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Fort William in Scotland.

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