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Inverness to Fort William by train
It takes an average of 10h 17m to travel from Inverness to Fort William by train, over a distance of around 56 miles (91 km). There are normally 8 trains per day traveling from Inverness to Fort William and tickets for this journey start from $65.88 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:35 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 8:22 pm | |
| Departure station | Inverness | |
| Arrival station | Fort William | |
| Journey time | From 7h 16m | |
| Distance | 56 miles (91 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $65.88 | |
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How to travel from Inverness to Fort William by train
If you want to know more about the journey from Inverness to Fort William by train, look no further!
On average, the train journey from Inverness to Fort William is around 10 hours 17 minutes. Around 8 trains run from Inverness to Fort William every day.
No direct trains operate from Inverness to Fort William; you'll need to make 1 change.
Book your ticket from $65.88 for this journey. Booking in advance can help you save money on your train tickets.
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What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Inverness to Fort William?
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Inverness to Fort William?
Planning a trip to the UK soon? As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
Train tickets from Inverness to Fort William start at $65.88§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.
3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will ‘split’ your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper than Anytime tickets in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
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