Getting to the West Highland Way
The West Highland Way starts in Milngavie and ends in Fort William, 96 miles (154 km) later. Here is how to reach the start, get home from the end, and join or leave the route on the way.
Regular trains and buses from Glasgow; the Way starts at the obelisk on Douglas Street. Nearest airports: Glasgow or Edinburgh. Trains and Citylink coaches back to Glasgow.
Ways in and out
Milngavie (southern start)
Regular trains and buses from Glasgow; the Way starts at the obelisk on Douglas Street. Nearest airports: Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Fort William (northern end)
Trains and Citylink coaches back to Glasgow.
Along the route (walking in sections)
Railway stations near the Way at Ardlui, Crianlarich, Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy; Glasgow–Fort William coaches stop at Inverarnan, Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Bridge of Orchy and Glen Coe.
Stage 1 starts at Milngavie; stage 8 ends at Fort William. Timetables change: check them before you travel.
Common questions
How do I get to Milngavie?
Regular trains and buses from Glasgow; the Way starts at the obelisk on Douglas Street. Nearest airports: Glasgow or Edinburgh.
How do I get home from Fort William?
Trains and Citylink coaches back to Glasgow.
Can I walk the West Highland Way in sections?
Railway stations near the Way at Ardlui, Crianlarich, Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy; Glasgow–Fort William coaches stop at Inverarnan, Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Bridge of Orchy and Glen Coe.
