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East Midlands Parkway to Fort William by train

First train

05:07

Last train

23:02

Departure station

East Midlands Parkway

Arrival station

Fort William

Journey time

From 10h 2m

Distance

313 miles (504 km)

Frequency

4 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway

Take the train from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William in 10 hours 2 minutes

If you want to travel from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William by train to take around 15 hours. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 10 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 4 trains per day running on this route, which spans 313 miles (504 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Fort William. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

Train tickets from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including money-saving tips, or check our timetable above where you can view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William

Want to know more about your journey from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Fort William from East Midlands Parkway?

To travel to Fort William from East Midlands Parkway, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 15 hours and 0 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 10 hours and 2 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William?

Trains from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William take an average of 15 hours and 0 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 10 hours and 2 minutes. You'll usually find 4 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between East Midlands Parkway and Fort William by train?

The quickest journey time between East Midlands Parkway and Fort William by train is 10 hours and 2 minutes.

Are there direct trains from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William?

No, there are no direct trains running from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from East Midlands Parkway to Fort William

Book in advance

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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 East Midlands Parkway 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.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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