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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Manchester takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 8m
Duration
337 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Preston

best
  1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
7h 56m
£102–232

Fort William to Manchester train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fort William and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 337.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 56m.

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