Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Fort William travel guide

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With a population of 9,652, Fort William is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fort William to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Fort William

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lime Tree An Ealdhain (Lime Tree An Ealdhain Achintore Road) and Blas (147 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Fort William

Fort William in March
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort William in March
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort William in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 230 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Fort William, with an average rainfall of 90 mm.

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How to Get to Fort William

Plane

Although Fort William doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 64 miles from Fort William. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fort William, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Fort William to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Fort William Corpach is the busiest station in Fort William. Another popular train station is Fort William Loch Eil Outward Bound, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fort William is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 94 miles from Fort William. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort William, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Fort William takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles. Fort William’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Fort William doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 64 miles from Fort William. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fort William, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Fort William to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Fort William Corpach is the busiest station in Fort William. Another popular train station is Fort William Loch Eil Outward Bound, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fort William is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 94 miles from Fort William. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort William, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Fort William takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles. Fort William’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Fort William

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Fort William

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort William

Average rates range from around £138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £288 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Fort William, with prices from £29 to £2,632 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fort William are about 11% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort William

Most booked hotels in Fort William

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The Whispering Pine Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£290+
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The Garrison
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£180+
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Blackwater Glamping Pods
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Great Glen Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Travelodge Fort William
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Moorings Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£142+
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Hiring a car in Fort William

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Fort William (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Fort William (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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