The average train between Fort William and Settle takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Settle. 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 Settle. 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 Settle at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Settle. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Settle station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
Fort William to Settle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Settle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Settle station.
Book your Fort William to Settle train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Settle is 354 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Settle via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 8h 17m.