Bus from Fort William to Edinburgh
3 direct routes · about 225 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 20:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 12:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fort William, 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 | ~225 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 05:48 | 20:19 | Yacht Club (opp) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Corran Ferry, Onich, North Ballachulish, Ballachulish, Glencoe, Bridge Of Orchy & 11 more |
| 913 | Scottish Citylink | ~254 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 16:12 | 16:12 | Yacht Club (opp) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Corran Ferry, Onich, North Ballachulish, Ballachulish, Glencoe, Bridge Of Orchy & 17 more |
| E4X | Ember | ~215 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:10 | 12:10 | An Aird One (in) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Glencoe, Tyndrum & Callander |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every E4 bus or 913 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fort William to Edinburgh?
3 routes run directly from Fort William to Edinburgh: the E4 (Ember), the 913 (Scottish Citylink), the E4X (Ember). The most frequent is the E4, 4 times each weekday — board at Yacht Club (opp) and get off at Haymarket Station (Stop HB), about 225 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fort William to Edinburgh?
Around 225 minutes on the E4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Corran Ferry, Onich, North Ballachulish, Ballachulish and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Fort William to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 20:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh?
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.