Fort William travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fort William
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.
Activities & attractions in Fort William
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
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.
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, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Fort William, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Fort William to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £17 for a 3h 21m 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort William, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Fort William takes 58 miles and will cost you around £13. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 210 miles. Fort William’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Fort William
Where to stay in Fort William
Average rates range from around £144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £400 and up for a 5-star experience.