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A family owned business providing bus services throughout the west of Lochaber area and private hire throughout the country. Enquiries - [email protected]

Fort William, Scotland.
Joined September 2017
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Good evening, 30/07/26 19:00 While the passenger only service is running, there will be an hourly shuttle bus from Corran Slipway to Fort William (FW) and back. Leaving Corran at 08:05, 09:05, ->18:05 Leaving FW at 08:45, 09:45, -> 18:45 @trafficscotland @HighlandCouncil
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CLEAR✅ ⌚22:30 🗺️ #A82 (B/D) Fort William 🟢 ROAD RE-OPENED 🟢 following the earlier road traffic incident @NWTrunkRoads #TrafficScotland
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NEW❗️⌚️21:00 🗺️#A82 Forth William The #A82 is currently ⛔️CLOSED⛔️ both directions at Fort William due to a road traffic incident 🚗Road users should use alterative routes at this time 🚨Emergency services are at the scene 📣Updates to follow @NWTrunkRoads
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*** Service Disruption *** Both our 44 and X47 services are delayed due to an ongoing incident on North Road, Fort William.
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*** Update 21:20 *** Our 44 service is expected to depart Fort William bus station in 15 minutes. Our X47 service is cancelled until further notice.
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Your chance to have your say on Fort William Integrated Transport Plan shorturl.at/jZFUs View the consultation and complete the survey here shorturl.at/5vd56 @HighlandCouncil @transcotland @FWHLines @lochabertimes @StuartBlack_HIE @ShielBuses @ScotRail #FW2040
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*** Service Diversions *** Kilchoan to Fort William 506 Lochaline to Fort William 507 These services will divert journeys via the A830 Road to the Isles and A861 Drumsallie - Ardgour whilst Corran Ferry is out of service. This diversion will cause considerable delays.
Due to a technical problem we will have to suspend the service until further notice. Sorry for inconvenience @trafficscotland @HighlandCouncil
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Good morning, 03/11/25 ❌ Corran Ferry Off ❌ A combination of swell and wind, we have had to postpone the current sailings. We hope the weather will improve toward the afternoon and we can resume service, apologies for this inconvenience. @HighlandCouncil @trafficscotland
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🚨⚠️NO SERVICES ⚠️🚨 05:00 Saturday 4th October 2025 Due to storm damage, debris and road blockages our services cannot run this morning. We will reassess at 08:00.  Stay safe. #StormAmy
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The road from Spean Bridge to Roy Bridge is being assessed. 46 & 47 services now resumed and running to timetable. 07:50 Kilchoan to Fort William 506 service is running. Corran ferry is in service at the moment but may be suspended from service at short notice.
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*** UPDATES *** 08:30 Fort William to Kinlochleven 44 service will run as far as Glencoe. We are waiting on updates for the B863 high road. O7:50 Argos to Roy Bridge 41 service will be 20 minutes late and will run as far as Spean Bridge.
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04/10/25 - 0610AM ✅ Corran Ferry ON ✅ We will be entering service as usual this morning. However, please note, the service is liable to suspension or cancellation at short notice. @trafficscotland @HighlandCouncil @NWTrunkRoads
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🚨🚨🚨⚠️⚠️⚠️UPDATE ⚠️⚠️⚠️🚨🚨🚨 All buses will be taken off the road by 8pm tonight due to multiple road blockages and high risk to safety. We will reassess at 8am tomorrow morning. #StormAmy
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☎️We are currently experiencing issues with our telephones but hoping to get them up and running as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. ☎️
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💨🌀Storm Amy🌀💨 We have no planned cancellations today and hope to run all of our services. There may be some timetable disruptions due to flooding and debris. We will post on this page with any updates. Stay safe. ⚠️ #StormAmy #Lochaber
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For the Glenfinnan Highland Gathering today (16th August) we will be running two 934 buses at a time to accommodate extra visitors to Glenfinnan. Parking is free at Lochaber High School where you can catch our service straight to the Gathering and Glenfinnan Monument NTS
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❌ Corran Ferry Off ❌ 04/08/25. 21:35PM We will not be operating tomorrow. (05/08/25) Please search Highland Council website Corran ferry, for alternative routes. We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause. @HighlandCouncil @trafficscotland @NWTrunkRoads
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