Bus from Edinburgh to Fort William
3 direct routes · about 234 min · first bus 04:26, last bus 20:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fort William as of 13:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E4 | Ember | ~234 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 04:26 | 20:31 | Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | Edinburgh Airport, Ratho Station, Grangemouth, Stirling, Dunblane, Doune & 11 more |
| 913 | Scottish Citylink | ~256 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:47 | 08:47 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | Dunfermline, Kinross, Perth, East Huntingtower, Huntingtower, Almondbank & 17 more |
| E4X | Ember | ~208 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:07 | 07:07 | Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | An Aird One (in) | Callander, Tyndrum & Glencoe |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh 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 E4 bus or 913 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Fort William?
3 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Fort William: the E4 (Ember), the 913 (Scottish Citylink), the E4X (Ember). The most frequent is the E4, 4 times each weekday — board at Haymarket Station (Stop HH) and get off at Seafield Gardens (opp), about 234 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Fort William?
Around 234 minutes on the E4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Edinburgh Airport, Ratho Station, Grangemouth, Stirling and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Fort William?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:26 and the last around 20:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh 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.