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Widnes to Fort William trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Widnes and Fort William takes 13h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Widnes 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.

13h 17m
Duration
379 mi
Distance
£159
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Widnes to Fort William train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Widnes and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Fort William at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 13h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 6m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail22h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Widnes 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.

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  • Distance: 379.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 17m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Fort William via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 29m.

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