The average train between Chester and Fort William takes 16h 35m and the fastest train takes 15h 32m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chester 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 6 times a week between Chester and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 6:23 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 16h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Fort William station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
Chester to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Chester to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Fort William station.
Book your Chester to Fort William train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Fort William is 427.4 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Fort William via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 9h 10m.
