The average train between Fort William and Crewe takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Crewe. 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 Crewe. 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 Crewe at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Crewe station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Fort William to Crewe train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Crewe train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Fort William to Crewe train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Fort William and Crewe is 447.3 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Crewe via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 19m.