Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Edinburgh to Fort William. If you're planning a road trip to Fort William, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Edinburgh
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:24 am Dundee
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:24 pm
drive for about 32 minutes
12:56 pm Perth (Scotland)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:56 pm
drive for about 37 minutes
2:33 pm Kenmore (Scotland)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:33 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:38 pm Fort Augustus
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:38 pm
drive for about 42 minutes
6:20 pm Ben Nevis Peak
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:20 pm
drive for about 10 minutes
7:29 pm arrive in Fort William
driving ≈ 4.5 hours
Dundee (3 answers)
Perth (Scotland) (4 answers)
Kenmore (Scotland) (2 answers)
Fort Augustus (6 answers)
Ben Nevis Peak (3 mentions)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Fort William to Edinburgh drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Edinburgh? Try searching for places within 3 hours of Edinburgh.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Edinburgh to Fort William. Or get a full Edinburgh to Fort William flight plan.
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