The average train between Derby and Fort William takes 13h 7m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Derby 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 Derby and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Fort William at 4:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 13h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Fort William station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
Derby to Fort William train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Fort William train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Fort William station.
Book your Derby to Fort William train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Derby and Fort William is 491.4 km. The road distance is 655 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Fort William via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 18m.
