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Compare all timetables for the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Fort William to Edinburgh from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink for the next days.

today
$40
tomorrow
$62
Monday
$40
Tuesday
$40
Wednesday
Thursday
$40
Friday
$42

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 4h 16m 4:10 PM Fort William Bus Stop 8:26 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $40
Scottish Citylink 4h 5m 4:10 PM Fort William Bus Stop 8:15 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Basic $40
Scottish Citylink 6h 17m 7:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 1:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 6h 17m 9:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 3:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 7h 17m 11:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 6:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 4h 20m 9:10 AM Fort William Bus Stop 1:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Basic $62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fort William to Edinburgh via Glencoe, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Scottish Citylink
      4h 35m
      0
      3:40 PM
      Fort William
      Bus Stop
      4:12 PM
      Glencoe
      Junction
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Basic
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Scottish Citylink
      3h 33m
      0
      4:42 PM
      Glencoe
      Junction
      8:15 PM
      Edinburgh
      Barnton Junction
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Basic
      $40
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 4h 5m 4:10 PM Fort William Bus Stop 8:15 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Basic $40
Scottish Citylink 6h 3m 7:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 1:38 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 6h 3m 9:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 3:38 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 7h 3m 11:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 6:38 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 6h 3m 1:35 PM Fort William Bus Stop 7:38 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Basic $42

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 4h 16m 4:10 PM Fort William Bus Stop 8:26 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $40
Scottish Citylink 6h 17m 7:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 1:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 6h 17m 9:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 3:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 7h 17m 11:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 6:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 6h 17m 1:35 PM Fort William Bus Stop 7:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 4h 16m 4:10 PM Fort William Bus Stop 8:26 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $40
Scottish Citylink 4h 5m 4:10 PM Fort William Bus Stop 8:15 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction  Basic $40
Scottish Citylink 6h 17m 7:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 1:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 6h 17m 9:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 3:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 7h 17m 11:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 6:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 6h 17m 7:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 1:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 6h 17m 9:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 3:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 7h 17m 11:35 AM Fort William Bus Stop 6:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 6h 17m 1:35 PM Fort William Bus Stop 7:52 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42
Scottish Citylink 6h 18m 5:40 PM Fort William Bus Stop 11:58 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street  Basic $42

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Fort William to Edinburgh is $40 on 4/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Fort William and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Fort William and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Fort William to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Fort William and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 50 buses from Fort William to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Fort William and Edinburgh, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink that travel 17 times every day by bus from Fort William to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Fort William to Edinburgh starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus $40
Fastest Bus 4h 5m
Earliest Bus 6:10 AM
Latest Bus 6:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 17 Ø
Distance 94.7 miles
Bus Companies Scottish Citylink

Cheapest bus connections from Fort William to Edinburgh

Every day, 17 buses from 1 bus companies leave Fort William for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/02/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
Tuesday 04/28
Wednesday 04/29
Thursday 04/30
Friday 05/01
Saturday 05/02
$40
Sunday 05/03
$41
Monday 05/04
$40
Tuesday 05/05
$40
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
$40
Friday 05/08
$40
Saturday 05/09
$40
Sunday 05/10
$40
Monday 05/11
$40
Tuesday 05/12
$55
Wednesday 05/13
$43
Thursday 05/14
$40
Friday 05/15
$55
Saturday 05/16
$42
Sunday 05/17
$42
Monday 05/18
$43
Tuesday 05/19
$42
Wednesday 05/20
$40
Thursday 05/21
Friday 05/22
$40
Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Fort William to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Fort William to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $40, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Fort William to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $40.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Fort William to Edinburgh, with $40. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

How to save money travelling from Fort William to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Fort William to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Fort William to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Fort William to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Fort William to Edinburgh from our users.

Scottish Citylink from Fort William to Edinburgh

Scottish Citylink

Here you will find the key facts about the Scottish Citylink bus route Fort William to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $40
Fastest Bus 4h 5m
Earliest Bus 6:10 AM
Last Bus 6:10 PM
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 5/1/2026

All bus stations and stops in Fort William and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Fort William and Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Fort William to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Fort William to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Fort William to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Fort William Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 4h 16m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Fort William to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $62. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Fort William to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Fort William to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Fort William to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Fort William to Edinburgh is offered by Scottish Citylink and takes 4h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Fort William to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Fort William starts at 6:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Fort William to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Fort William for Edinburgh starts at 6:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Fort William Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Fort William to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with Scottish Citylink. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Fort William and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink.

What can I take with me on the Fort William to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Fort William Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Fort William Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Fort William to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 17 daily trips between Fort William and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Fort William to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 17 trips between Fort William and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Fort William to Edinburgh

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

More bus routes to Fort William and to Edinburgh

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