The average train between Fort William and Cardiff takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 11h 1m. 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.
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 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 14h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Cardiff station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
Fort William to Cardiff train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Cardiff train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Fort William to Cardiff train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Cardiff is 606.7 km. The road distance is 796 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Cardiff Central via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 11h 54m.