🚌 Bus from Fort William to Ballachulish
7 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 10:30, last bus 21:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Shiel Buses | ~30 min | 6 | 10:30 | 21:00 | Bus Station |
| E5 | Ember | ~28 min | 4 | 08:07 | 22:12 | An Aird One (in) |
| E4 | Ember | ~29 min | 4 | 05:45 | 20:15 | An Aird One (in) |
| E14 | Ember | ~36 min | 3 | 07:13 | 16:35 | North Road Retail Park (at) |
| 918 | West Coast Motors | ~30 min | 2 | 11:30 | 17:55 | Bus Station |
| 144 | Shiel Buses | ~30 min | 1 | 07:05 | 07:05 | Nevis Sport (at) |
| 913 | Scottish Citylink | ~28 min | 1 | 16:10 | 16:10 | Bus Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fort William on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fort William to Ballachulish?
7 routes run directly from Fort William to Ballachulish: the 44 (Shiel Buses), the E5 (Ember), the E4 (Ember), the E14 (Ember), the 918 (West Coast Motors), the 144 (Shiel Buses), the 913 (Scottish Citylink).
How long does the bus take from Fort William to Ballachulish?
Around 30 minutes on the 44, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fort William to Ballachulish?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 44) leaves around 10:30 and the last around 21:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fort William to Ballachulish?
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.