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It takes an average of 12h 5m to travel from Gainsborough to Fort William by train, over a distance of around 292 miles (469 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Gainsborough to Fort William and tickets for this journey start from £100 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:05 | |
| Departure station | Gainsborough | |
| Arrival station | Fort William | |
| Journey time | From 9h 5m | |
| Distance | 292 miles (469 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £100 | |
| Train operators | Caledonian Sleeper, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail |
Taking the train from Gainsborough to Fort William in 9 hours 5 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Gainsborough to Fort William? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 12 hours 5 minutes to travel the 292 miles (469 km) from Gainsborough to Fort William by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 5 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or East Midlands Railway to Fort William. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Gainsborough to Fort William in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £100.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Fort William by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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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
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.