Trains to Fort William
London North Eastern Railway
Great Western Railway
Situated in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, beneath the shadow of Ben Nevis and on the shores of Loch Linnhe, Fort William boasts a feast for the eyes few stations can match. It's no surprise that the town is known as the Outdoor Capital of the UK - visitors can literally pick up a footpath a short distance from the station and into the rolling hills of Lochaber and on to Britain's highest mountain, so be sure to pack your hiking boots.
Rail first arrived in Fort William in 1894 as the terminus for the famous West Highland Line - one of the world's great railway journeys. The modern station opened in 1975. With daily services to and from Glasgow with its connections to most major UK cities - including the Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston - Fort William fast became the UK's most popular outdoor activity destination. The station is also the starting point for The Jacobite, the only steam-powered train still running on the mainline in Great Britain.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours: Scottish Bookings only
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:45 |
| Sunday | 16:30 - 20:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Part time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Available |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | News agent Passport Photo Booth |
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee shop Coffee kiosk |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Available |
| Information Systems |
|
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Available |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Carpark opening hours:
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Car parking spaces | 50 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 24 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage notes | Discounted cycle hire available at Nevis Cycles to holders of valid rail tickets. Visit www.neviscycles.co.uk or call 01397 705 555 for more information |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Accessible - Level access to ticket office and all platforms. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
First Class Lounge
Fort William station has a waiting room, ticket office, a newsagent, toilets, showers, luggage lockers, baby-changing facilities, ticket counter and the Lochaber Cafè. There is also a Thomas Cook travel agents and printing-supplies shop in the main concourse. The toilets are in the waiting room. There are two platforms. A car park can be found at the front of the station and taxis await the arrival of trains to supply lifts into town.
Departures and arrivals from Fort William
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Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 07:44 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 11:40 | 1 | Scheduled |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 16:09 | 2 | On time |
| from Crianlarich | ScotRail | 12:08 | 1 | Scheduled |
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