The average train between Fort William and Exeter takes 17h 42m and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. 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 7:50 PM which arrives into Exeter at 1:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 17h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
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 Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h.