Bus from Ballachulish to Fort William
8 direct routes · 28–70 min · first bus 07:49, last bus 22:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fort William as of 09:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballachulish, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 915 | Scottish Citylink | ~23 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 09:14 | 20:59 | Tourist Information (opp) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | North Ballachulish, Onich & Corran Ferry |
| 44 | Shiel Buses | ~30 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 4 | 07:49 | 22:19 | Tourist Information (opp) | West End North (NE-bound) | North Ballachulish, Onich & Corran Ferry |
| E5 | Ember | ~24 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 10:47 | 01:11 | Tourist Information (opp) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | North Ballachulish, Onich & Corran Ferry |
| E4 | Ember | ~24 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:22 | 23:28 | Tourist Information (opp) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | North Ballachulish, Onich & Corran Ferry |
| E14 | Ember | ~34 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 11:19 | 20:49 | Hotel (opp) | North Road Retail Park (opp) | North Ballachulish, Onich & Corran Ferry |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 918, 913, 144
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 918 | West Coast Motors | ~28 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 10:34 | 17:01 | Tourist Information (o/s) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | North Ballachulish, Onich & Corran Ferry |
| 913 | Scottish Citylink | ~27 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:36 | 12:36 | Tourist Information (opp) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | North Ballachulish, Onich & Corran Ferry |
| 144 | Shiel Buses | ~70 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:09 | 16:09 | Tourist Information (opp) | West End North (NE-bound) | Kentallen, Duror, Kentallen, North Ballachulish, Onich & Corran Ferry |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballachulish 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 915 bus, 44 bus, E5 bus, E4 bus, E14 bus, 918 bus, 913 bus or 144 bus timetable.
Fares from Ballachulish to Fort William
- £2.00 adult single on the 918 (West Coast Motors)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballachulish to Fort William?
8 routes run directly from Ballachulish to Fort William: the 915 (Scottish Citylink), the 44 (Shiel Buses), the E5 (Ember), the E4 (Ember), the E14 (Ember), the 918 (West Coast Motors), the 913 (Scottish Citylink), the 144 (Shiel Buses). The most frequent is the 915, 8 times each weekday — board at Tourist Information (opp) and get off at Seafield Gardens (opp), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballachulish to Fort William?
Between 28 minutes on the 918 and 70 on the 144, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at North Ballachulish, Onich, Corran Ferry on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballachulish to Fort William?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:49 and the last around 22:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballachulish to Fort William?
An adult single from Ballachulish to Fort William is £2.00 on the 918 (West Coast Motors), from Tourist Information (o/s) to Seafield Gardens (opp). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. 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.