Getting There
Fort William is a major stop on the scenic West Highland rail line that begins at the Queen Street Station in Glasgow and ends at Mallaig, on the west coast. Three trains a day run this route at a one-way cost of £25 ($48). For schedules, contact the tourist office or call tel. 01463/239-026 in Inverness.
Four buses per day run from Glasgow to Fort William, taking 3 hours and costing £14 ($27) one-way. Call the Citylink Bus Station at tel. 0870/550-5050 in Glasgow for schedules. If you're driving from Glasgow, head north along A82.
Visitor Information
The tourist office is at Cameron Centre, Cameron Square (tel. 01397/703-781). April and May, it's open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm; June 1 to June 28, hours are Monday to Saturday 9am to 5:30pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm; June 29 to July 26, hours are Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm; July 27 to August 16, it's open Monday to Saturday 9am to 8pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm; and August 17 to August 30, hours are Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. August 31 to September 20, hours are Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm; September 21 to November 1, hours are Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm; and November 2 to March, Monday to Saturday 9am to 5:30pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
