The average train between Fort William and Liverpool takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Liverpool station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
Fort William to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Fort William to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Liverpool is 402.4 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 8h 19m.