The average train between Fort William and Methil takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Methil. 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 Methil. 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 Methil at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Methil. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Methil station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Fort William to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leven station.
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The distance between Fort William and Methil is 146.7 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Leven via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket in around 6h 15m.