42 Fort William ↔ Glen Nevis
Operated by Shiel Buses. First bus 09:30, last bus 18:00. 14 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Bus Station | 09:30 | 10:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 16:30 | 17:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hostel (at) | 09:40 | 10:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 |
| Lower Falls (at) | 09:50 | 10:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 16:50 | 17:50 |
Route map
All stops on route 42
42 towards Glen Nevis
- Bus Station Fort William
- Leisure Centre (opp) Fort William
- Nevis Bank Lane (opp) Fort William
- Youth Hostel (at) Glen Nevis
- Lower Falls (at) Glen Nevis
42 towards Fort William
- Lower Falls (at) Glen Nevis
- Youth Hostel (at) Glen Nevis
- Nevis Bank Lane (at) Fort William
- Leisure Centre (o/s) Fort William
- Bus Station Fort William
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 4 Jul 2026 Operating between Fort William Bus Station and Glen Nevis Lower Falls given service number 42 effective from 04 July 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 24 Nov 2025 Operating between Tayport and Dundee city centre given service number 42 effective from 24 November 2025. To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 42 bus?
The first 42 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 42 bus?
The last 42 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 42 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Shiel Buses sets the fares on the 42. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 42 bus?
The 42 is operated by Shiel Buses.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.