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Outbound fromSouthampton to Fort William by train
It takes an average of 15h 57m to travel from Southampton to Fort William by train, over a distance of around 435 miles (700 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Southampton to Fort William and tickets for this journey start from £159.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:23 | |
| Departure station | Southampton | |
| Arrival station | Fort William | |
| Journey time | From 11h 43m | |
| Distance | 435 miles (700 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £159.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
About the train journey from Southampton to Fort William
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The train from Southampton to Fort William usually takes 15 hours 57 minutes on average to travel 435 miles (700 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 11 hours 43 minutes. You can expect to find 5 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Fort William, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Southampton to Fort William if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £159.50. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Fort William
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Consider a Season Ticket
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