The average train between Fort William and Perth takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Perth. 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 Perth. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Perth at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Perth. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Perth station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Fort William to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
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The distance between Fort William and Perth is 113 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Perth via Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 24m.