The average train between Fort William and Exeter takes 14h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Exeter. 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 Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William to Exeter? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Exeter station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
Fort William to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Fort William to Exeter train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Exeter is 685.5 km. The road distance is 923 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Exeter St Davids via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 2m.