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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Fort William takes 16h 49m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Swindon to Fort William. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 49m
Duration
527 mi
Distance
£232
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Swindon to Fort William train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Swindon and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Fort William at 4:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 16h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 50m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail23h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 27m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Fort William? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Fort William.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 526.7 mi
  • Duration: 16h 49m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swindon to Fort William via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 17m.

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