Bus from Arisaig to Fort William
2 direct routes · about 60 min · first bus 09:22, last bus 16:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fort William as of 06:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Arisaig, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Shiel Buses | ~60 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:22 | 16:10 | Road End (opp) | Fort William Bus Station | Beasdale, Lochailort, Glenfinnan, Kinlocheil, Fassfern & Loch Eil Outward Bound |
| 534 | Shiel Buses | ~63 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 09:22 | 09:22 | Road End (opp) | Fort William Bus Station | Beasdale, Lochailort, Glenfinnan, Kinlocheil, Fassfern & Loch Eil Outward Bound |
Times are for the first boarding point in Arisaig on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 500 bus or 534 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Arisaig to Fort William?
2 routes run directly from Arisaig to Fort William: the 500 (Shiel Buses), the 534 (Shiel Buses). The most frequent is the 500, 3 times each weekday — board at Road End (opp) and get off at Fort William Bus Station, about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Arisaig to Fort William?
Around 60 minutes on the 500, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Beasdale, Lochailort, Glenfinnan, Kinlocheil and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Arisaig to Fort William?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:22 and the last around 16:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Arisaig to Fort William?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.