The average train between Fort William and Holyhead takes 14h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Holyhead. 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 Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 14h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Holyhead station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
Fort William to Holyhead train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Holyhead train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Fort William to Holyhead train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Holyhead is 391.2 km. The road distance is 700 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Holyhead via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 10h 37m.