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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Sherwood Park to Fort McMurray. Traveling by coach from Sherwood Park to Fort McMurray usually takes around 4 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express coach can make the trip in 4 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 233 mi (374 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 40m |
| Cheapest price | £38.73 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Rider Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Sherwood Park to Fort McMurray?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Sherwood Park to Fort McMurray. Rider Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Express | 2 | 4h 45m | £38.73 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 233 miles from Sherwood Park to Fort McMurray. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 40 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 18:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Sherwood Park to Fort McMurray, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Fort McMurray
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Link to image attributionFort McMurray is a must-see destination for outdoor enthusiasts, but it also possesses a rich array of entertainment that is sure to entice all types of travelers. During the winter months, the Northern Lights produce dazzling displays of natural light that provide a magical backdrop to all of your nights in town. Surrounded by boreal woodland, it's also easy to embrace nature with birchwood hikes or forest snowmobiling expeditions, depending on when you visit. With its complex river system and vast spread of picturesque green space, Fort McMurray is a popular retreat for fishing trips and golf getaways. Helicopter tours are the best way to take in all of this natural beauty from above.
Visitors can get a flavor of Fort McMurray's vibrant cultural community with locally produced live performances at the Keyano Theatre and Norm Weiss Centre for the Visual and Performing Arts. Mouth-watering eateries serving up a range of cuisines populate both sides of the river, while the popular Boomtown Casino is worth a trip for those feeling lucky.
Bus travel on Cold Shot Bus along scenic highways connects Fort McMurray with Edmonton to the south and, from there, the rest of urbanized Canada. Efficient air travel across the country is available from the Fort McMurray International Airport, while boats running up and down the Athabasca River offer a more leisurely mode of transport.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Sherwood Park?
Main departure station: Edmonton Sherwood
Most coaches depart from the main station in Sherwood Park.
All coach stations in Sherwood Park:
Edmonton Sherwood
Where does the coach arrive in Fort McMurray?
Main arrival station: Peter Pond Mall Entrance on Haineault St.
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Fort McMurray.
Coach stations in Fort McMurray:
Peter Pond Mall Entrance on Haineault St.
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