The average train between Fort William and Reading takes 13h 55m and the fastest train takes 10h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 13h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Reading. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Reading station via Glasgow Queen Street station and Stafford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
Fort William to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Fort William and Reading is 654 km. The road distance is 779 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Reading via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Stafford in around 11h 44m.