The train between Edinburgh and Fort William takes 5h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:50 AM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Fort William station. Services depart 6 times a week, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Edinburgh to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Fort William station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Fort William is 152.2 km. The road distance is 255 km.
Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m.