What's the distance between London and Fort William by coach?

The journey from London to Fort William by coach covers an approximate distance of 418 miles (675 km).

What is the best way to go from London to Fort William without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus from London to Fort William from £45 | Compare & Save up to 36%

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Fort William on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:30	Finchley Road	12h 31m	12:01	Fort William, Scotland	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	13h 1m	12:01	Fort William, Scotland	No tags

Next departures from London to Fort William on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Finchley Road	12h 31m	12:01	Fort William, Scotland	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30	Finchley Road	23h 14m	09:44	Fort William, Scotland	No tags
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	23h 44m	09:44	Fort William, Scotland	No tags
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	13h 1m	12:01	Fort William, Scotland	No tags

Next departures from London to Fort William on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Finchley Road	12h 31m	12:01	Fort William, Scotland	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30	Finchley Road	23h 14m	09:44	Fort William, Scotland	No tags
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	23h 44m	09:44	Fort William, Scotland	No tags
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	13h 1m	12:01	Fort William, Scotland	No tags

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Get from London to Fort William

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 1 minute, and with fares starting at just £50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

14h 1mAverage duration

415 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,268 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 4268 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £50

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Fort William

What's the distance between London and Fort William by coach?
The journey from London to Fort William by coach covers an approximate distance of 418 miles (675 km).
What is the best way to go from London to Fort William without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/11

£62

11/11

£62

Today

£66

13/11

£65

14/11

No data

15/11

No data

16/11

£46

17/11

£46

The cheapest trip from London to Fort William was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Fort William as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £46 to £70 for a bus ticket from London to Fort William based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £46, which is on 2025-11-17.