Bus from Balloch (West Dunbartonshire) to Fort William
2 direct routes · about 139 min · first bus 07:23, last bus 23:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fort William as of 12:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Balloch, 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 | ~139 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 07:23 | 19:04 | Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | Arden, Luss, Inverbeg, Tarbet, Inveruglas, Ardlui & 9 more |
| E5 | Ember | ~140 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:51 | 23:32 | Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | Arden, Luss, Inverbeg, Tarbet, Inveruglas, Ardlui & 9 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Balloch 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 or E5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Balloch to Fort William?
2 routes run directly from Balloch to Fort William: the 915 (Scottish Citylink), the E5 (Ember). The most frequent is the 915, 8 times each weekday — board at Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) and get off at Seafield Gardens (opp), about 139 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Balloch to Fort William?
Around 139 minutes on the 915, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Arden, Luss, Inverbeg, Tarbet and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Balloch to Fort William?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:23 and the last around 23:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balloch to Fort William?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.