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Inverness to Fort William by train

It takes an average of 12h 25m to travel from Inverness to Fort William by train, over a distance of around 56 miles (91 km). There are normally 8 trains per day traveling from Inverness to Fort William and tickets for this journey start from $78.58 when you book in advance.

First train

4:36 am

Last train

8:22 pm

Departure station

Inverness

Arrival station

Fort William

Journey time

From 8h 14m

Distance

56 miles (91 km)

Frequency

8 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From $78.58

Train operators

ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway

Inverness to Fort William train times

Check out the next trains departing from Inverness to Fort William for Wednesday Jul 31st 2024 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesTrainDuration
12:48 pm On timeinverness10:07 pm On timefort williamPlatform 4 estimatedscotrail PeakGet tickets9h 19m, 2 changes
8:22 pm On timeinverness10:00 am On timefort williamPlatform 4 estimatedscotrail PeakGet tickets13h 38m, 1 change
7:55 am inverness4:09 pm fort williamPlatform 1 estimatedlondon north eastern railway PeakGet tickets8h 14m, 2 changes
12:48 pm inverness10:07 pm fort williamPlatform 4 estimatedscotrail PeakGet tickets9h 19m, 2 changes

Take the train from Inverness to Fort William in 8 hours 14 minutes

If you want to travel from Inverness to Fort William by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Inverness to Fort William by train to take around 12 hours 25 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 8 hours 14 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 8 trains per day running on this route, which spans 91 km. You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Fort William.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Inverness to Fort William start from $78.58 when you book in advance.

If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train schedules, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!

FAQs for Inverness to Fort William

Want to know more about your journey from Inverness to Fort William? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Inverness to Fort William take?

The average journey time by train between Inverness and Fort William is 12 hours and 25 minutes, with around 8 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Inverness and Fort William by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Inverness to Fort William is 8 hours and 14 minutes.

How much does the train from Inverness to Fort William cost?

Train tickets from Inverness to Fort William can start from as little as $78.58 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.

Is there a direct train from Inverness to Fort William?

No, there are no direct train services from Inverness to Fort William. Travelling from Inverness to Fort William by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Inverness to Fort William leave?

The first train from Inverness to Fort William leaves at 04:36. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Inverness to Fort William leave?

The last train from Inverness to Fort William leaves at 20:22. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Inverness and Fort William by train?

Trains travelling from Inverness to Fort William cover a distance of around 56 miles (91 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Inverness to Fort William

Train tickets from Inverness to Fort William start at $78.58 one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, we’ll help you find the cheapest tickets.

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Inverness to Fort William is right for you.

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