The average train between Fort William and Reading takes 15h 5m and the fastest train takes 11h 21m. 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 7:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 15h 5m. 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 Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
Fort William to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Fort William to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Reading is 654 km. The road distance is 816 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Reading via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 54m.