Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Fort William to Reading

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
Caledonian Sleeper

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Fort William to Reading

Trains to Reading from Fort William

First train

06:44

Last train

18:50

Departure stationFort William
Arrival stationReading
Journey time

From 10h 37m

Distance

406 miles (654 km)

Frequency

4 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail

Travelling from Fort William to Reading by train

If you're planning to travel from Fort William to Reading, we're here to help!

On average, the train journey from Fort William to Reading takes around 13 hours 41 minutes. There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Fort William to Reading.

You'll have to make 1 change on your journey to Reading, as there are no direct trains.

Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and ScotRail.

Save money on your train tickets by booking in advance.

Use our Journey Planner to compare ticket prices and find the cheapest fares.

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

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

How do you get to Reading from Fort William?

To travel to Reading from Fort William, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 13 hours and 41 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 10 hours and 37 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

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

Trains from Fort William to Reading take an average of 13 hours and 41 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 10 hours and 37 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 Fort William and Reading by train?

The quickest journey time between Fort William and Reading by train is 10 hours and 37 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Fort William to Reading?

No, there are no direct trains running from Fort William to Reading, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

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

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. 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.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

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 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 Reading 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.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link