Bus from Glasgow to Fort William
2 direct routes · about 184 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 18:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fort William as of 13:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, 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 | ~184 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 06:40 | 18:20 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | Clydebank, Dumbarton, Balloch, Arden, Luss, Inverbeg & 12 more |
| E5 | Ember | ~194 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 13:05 | 17:05 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Seafield Gardens (opp) | Paisley, Dumbarton, Balloch, Arden, Luss, Inverbeg & 12 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Fort William?
2 routes run directly from Glasgow to Fort William: the 915 (Scottish Citylink), the E5 (Ember). The most frequent is the 915, 7 times each weekday — board at Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) and get off at Seafield Gardens (opp), about 184 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Fort William?
Around 184 minutes on the 915, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Clydebank, Dumbarton, Balloch, Arden and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Fort William?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 18:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow 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.