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Edinburgh (Waverley) to Fort William by train
It takes an average of 5h 20m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Fort William by train, over a distance of around 95 miles (152 km). There are normally 2 trains per day traveling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Fort William and tickets for this journey start from $71.68 when you book in advance.
| First train | 3:50 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 4:50 am | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Fort William | |
| Journey time | From 5h 10m | |
| Distance | 95 miles (152 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $71.68 | |
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Travel from Edinburgh to Fort William by train
Considering a trip to the Scottish Highlands and need more information on how to take the train from Edinburgh to Fort William? You’ve come to the right place!
On the fastest high-speed services, it takes around 5 hours and 7 minutes to travel from Edinburgh to Fort William. Each day, there are around 2 direct trains running from Edinburgh to Fort William, so you don’t need to make any changes during your journey.
If you’re traveling on this route, you’ll board a Caledonian Sleeper train at Edinburgh Waverley station. Once you’re on board, you can begin to take advantage of the onboard amenities, such as comfortable seating, generous luggage storage and free WiFi. If you prefer to travel in style, upgrade to Caledonian Sleeper First Class and you’ll take advantage of plug sockets, complimentary food and drink and access to the First Class lounge at Edinburgh Waverley station. In just over 5 hours, you will arrive at Fort William station.
Once you’ve left the station, you can start to explore everything Fort William has to offer, including the West Highland Museum and Old Inverlochy Castle. From the station, it’s a short journey to Ben Nevis – the UK’s highest mountain.
If you’d like to save money on your tickets, try traveling at Off-Peak times – outside of morning/evening rush hours between Monday and Friday. To save even more, keep an eye out for Advance tickets, they are usually released 12 weeks before the departure date and tend to be cheaper than buying on the day.
Ready to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Fort William in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you’d like to find more information about the journey, continue reading for FAQs, train timetables and tips on booking cheaper fares.
FAQs about the train journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Fort William
Want to know more about your journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Fort William? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Fort William
Book in advance
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Edinburgh (Waverley) to Fort William is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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