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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Fort William takes 27h 37m and the fastest train takes 24h 30m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Colchester 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.

27h 37m
Duration
570 mi
Distance
£225
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Colchester to Fort William train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Colchester and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:25 AM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 27h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper24h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper28h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper28h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper28h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper28h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper28h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Fort William? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 570.5 mi
  • Duration: 27h 37m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a train from Colchester to Fort William via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 12h 31m.

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