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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Leith takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Fort William to Leith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration
158 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Fort William to Leith train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Fort William and Leith. 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 Leith 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 29m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 5h 8m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William to Leith? 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.

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  • Distance: 158.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 5h 7m.

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