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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Fort William to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Oct 11
€86
Average ticket price on Oct 11
€86
Fastest journey on Oct 11
4 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
4 h 57 m
Trains on Oct 11
2
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort William to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort William to Edinburgh will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €86.
It's difficult to get from Fort William to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
C14881_C14835 · L8799011:41 AM5h09Fort William station (FTW)4:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€861One-way1 transfer- C14886 · L878585:37 PM4h44Fort William station (FTW)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€861One-way1 transfer
- C14886 · L878585:37 PM4h44Fort William station (FTW)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€861One-way1 transfer
- C14881_C14835 · L8799011:41 AM5h09Fort William station (FTW)4:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€861One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Fort William to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Fort William to Edinburgh run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 5:42 AM |
Last train 7:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Fort William to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Fort William to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14875 · L87921 | 7:44 AM Fort William station (FTW) | 4h51 | 12:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C14880 · C14773 | 11:40 AM Fort William station (FTW) | 4h57 | 4:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| Y39696 · L87870 | 5:37 PM Fort William station (FTW) | 5h27 | 11:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Fort William to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort William to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fort William to Edinburgh
Most Fort William to Edinburgh trains use the Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh Park. Use this guide to compare Fort William and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Fort William station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Fort William from Fort William city centre
Fort William train station facilities and services
Fort William has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Fort William.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Fort William.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fort William. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fort William: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fort William: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fort William: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Brunstane from Edinburgh city centre
Brunstane is 6 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Brunstane train station facilities and services
Brunstane has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Brunstane.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brunstane: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Brunstane: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brunstane: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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