Scunthorpe to Fort William by train
| First train | 04:49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:48 | |
| Departure station | Scunthorpe | |
| Arrival station | Fort William | |
| Journey time | From 8h 58m | |
| Distance | 284 miles (457 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Scunthorpe to Fort William in 8 hours 58 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Scunthorpe to Fort William? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 11 hours 50 minutes to travel the 284 miles (457 km) from Scunthorpe to Fort William by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours 58 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 5 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 TransPennine Express 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 Scunthorpe to Fort William in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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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