The average train between Fort William and Edinburgh takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Fort William to Edinburgh. 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 Fort William and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:58 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort William station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart 6 times a week, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.
Fort William to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Fort William to Edinburgh train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Fort William and Edinburgh is 152.2 km. The road distance is 255 km.
Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
