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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Cardiff takes 14h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 4m
Duration
495 mi
Distance
£217
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
11h 33m
£172–338

Fort William to Cardiff train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fort William and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 14h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 494.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 4m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Fort William to Cardiff Central via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 11h 33m.

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