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Inverness to Fort William by train
It takes an average of 13h 26m to travel from Inverness to Fort William by train, over a distance of around 56 miles (91 km). There are normally 7 trains per day traveling from Inverness to Fort William and tickets for this journey start from $71.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 5:36 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 8:22 pm | |
| Departure station | Inverness | |
| Arrival station | Fort William | |
| Journey time | From 8h 14m | |
| Distance | 56 miles (91 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $71.60 | |
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Take the train from Inverness to Fort William in 8 hours 14 minutes
If you want to travel from Inverness to Fort William by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Inverness to Fort William by train to take around 13 hours 26 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 8 hours 14 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 7 trains per day running on this route, which spans 91 km. You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Fort William.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Inverness to Fort William start from $71.60 when you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train schedules, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Cheap train tickets from Inverness to Fort William
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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 Inverness 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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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
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