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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Manchester takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. 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.

10h 25m
Duration
337 mi
Distance
£147
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
7h 55m
£84–233

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 7:50 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 336.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Manchester Oxford Road via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 55m.

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