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The Jacobite steam train runs from spring to autumn and is expensive; the regular ScotRail train uses the same track for much less.\r\n\r\nNeptune's Staircase at Banavie, a flight of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal, is a short walk away. 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Trains on the West Highland Line reach Glasgow in about three and three-quarter hours, and the Caledonian Sleeper runs from London.\r\n\r\nBuses reach Glencoe, Inverness and Skye. A car helps for the glens.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"To Glasgow | About 3.75 hours\r\nSleeper | From London\r\nTo Mallaig | Over the viaduct\r\nBuses | To Glencoe","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Fort William","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Fort William costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Fort William is mid-priced, and beds book out in summer. Dorms start around \u00a322. A careful day is \u00a345 to \u00a360.\r\n\r\nThe costs that add up are the Jacobite steam train and the gondola.\r\n\r\nThe currency is the pound sterling, and Scottish banknotes are legal tender. Cards work almost everywhere, including contactless on buses.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | From about \u00a322\r\nA day, all in | \u00a345\u201360\r\nJacobite | Expensive\r\nRegular train | Same track, far cheaper","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Fort William","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Staying safe in Fort William","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Ben Nevis is a serious mountain. The weather changes fast, the summit is often in cloud, and navigation off the top is dangerous. Take a map and compass, warm layers and waterproofs, and turn back if conditions worsen.\r\n\r\nFrom late May to September, midges swarm in still, damp weather; bring repellent and a head net.\r\n\r\nEmergency number is 999 or 112; for mountain rescue, call 999 and ask for police, then mountain rescue.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Ben Nevis | A serious mountain\r\nMap and compass | Essential\r\nMidges | Summer\r\nEmergency | 999 or 112","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Fort William","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Day trips from Fort William","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Mountains, glens and the railway to the sea.","hw_hub_city_trips":"Glencoe | About 30 minutes | Bus or car | The most dramatic glen in Scotland. |  | 1304588\nGlenfinnan | About 30 minutes | Train | The viaduct and the Jacobite monument. |  | 1304590\nMallaig | About 1.5 hours | Train | The end of the line, and ferries to Skye. |  | 1304591\nNevis Range | About 15 minutes | Bus | The gondola up Aonach M\u00f2r. |  | 1304592","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Fort William","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"May to September for walking. 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Per person per night, in pounds.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Excludes the Jacobite steam train.","hw_hub_city_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 22 | 18 | 5 | 5\r\nMiddle of the road | 32 | 32 | 10 | 20\r\nComfortable | 50 | 50 | 20 | 40","hw_hub_city_budget_currency":"\u00a3","hw_hub_city_hostels_title":"Where to stay in Fort William","hw_hub_city_hostels_intro":"The top-rated places to stay in Fort William right now, live from Hostelworld.","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Fort William","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/scotland\/fort-william\/","hw_hub_city_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_city_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_city_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_city_picks":"Best for solo travellers |  |  | \nBest for a party |  |  | \nQuietest |  |  | ","hw_hub_city_hostels":"","hw_hub_city_faq_title":"Fort William travel questions","hw_hub_city_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_city_faqs":"How long does it take to climb Ben Nevis? | About seven to nine hours return on the Mountain Track.\r\nIs the Jacobite steam train worth it? | It is expensive; the regular ScotRail train crosses the same viaduct for far less.\r\nHow do I get to Fort William? | By train from Glasgow on the West Highland Line, or the sleeper from London.\r\nIs Ben Nevis dangerous? | It is a serious mountain. Go prepared, with a map and compass.\r\nHow far is Glencoe? | About thirty minutes.\r\nHow many days do you need? | Three.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit? | May to September.","hw_hub_city_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_city_cta_body":"Compare Fort William hostels \u2014 live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. Then meet the people already there in the app.","hw_hub_city_cta_buttons":"Find hostels in Fort William | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/scotland\/fort-william\/\r\nGet the app | https:\/\/hostelworld.onelink.me\/IdiK\/f5a50nhd","hw_hub_city_newsletter_title":"Get the good stuff monthly","hw_hub_city_newsletter_body":"New city guides, deals and route ideas. 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