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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Chester takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 19m
Duration
351 mi
Distance
£145
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fort William to Chester train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fort William and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 4m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 4m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 4m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 4m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 7m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales19h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 4m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William to Chester? 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.

Map of how to get from Fort William to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 350.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 17m.

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