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Trains from Fort William to Alness

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Caledonian Sleeper
London North Eastern Railway

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Trains to Alness from Fort William

First train

10:41

Last train

18:00

Departure stationFort William
Arrival stationAlness
Journey time

From 10h 11m

Distance

68 miles (110 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail

Travel by train from Fort William to Alness

Looking to travel from Fort William to Alness by train? You've come to the right place!

Generally, the train from Fort William to Alness takes around 16 hours 26 minutes, but can take just 10 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. There are up to 1 train per day from Fort William to Alness.

You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway and ScotRail.

Booking early is one of the most effective ways to save money.

Start your search for train tickets from Fort William to Alness in our Journey Planner.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Fort William to Alness?

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

How do you get to Alness from Fort William?

To travel to Alness from Fort William, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 16 hours and 26 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 10 hours and 11 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Fort William to Alness?

Trains from Fort William to Alness take an average of 16 hours and 26 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 10 hours and 11 minutes. You'll usually find 1 train 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 Fort William and Alness by train?

The quickest journey time between Fort William and Alness by train is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Fort William to Alness?

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

How do I find cheap train tickets from Fort William to Alness?

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3. Book split tickets

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4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Fort William to Alness is right for you.

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.
† 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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