The train between Cardiff and Fort William takes 19h 5m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cardiff to Fort William. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Cardiff and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 2:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 2:50 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 19h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Fort William station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 5m.
Cardiff to Fort William train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Fort William train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Fort William station.
Book your Cardiff to Fort William train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Fort William is 606.7 km. The road distance is 795 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Fort William via Crewe, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 12h 9m.