St Austell to Fort William by train
| First train | 06:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:48 | |
| Departure station | St Austell | |
| Arrival station | Fort William | |
| Journey time | From 14h 44m | |
| Distance | 448 miles (721 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from St Austell to Fort William by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from St Austell to Fort William? Look no further.
You'll usually find 3 trains per day running between St Austell and Fort William, which usually take 21 hours 12 minutes to complete the 448 miles (721 km) journey. It can take as little as 14 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Fort William by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from St Austell to Fort William if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Fort William? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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