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Wigan North Western to Fort William by train
| First train | 13:38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:04 | |
| Departure station | Wigan North Western | |
| Arrival station | Fort William | |
| Journey time | From 9h 56m | |
| Distance | 246 miles (397 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators |
Taking the train from Wigan North Western to Fort William in 9 hours 56 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Wigan North Western to Fort William? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 6 minutes to travel the 246 miles (397 km) from Wigan North Western to Fort William by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 56 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or ScotRail, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Wigan North Western 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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