Glasgow to Fort William train with ScotRail
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Fort William
Cheapest price
€54
Average price
€54
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Fort William is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Fort William will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
Of the 2 trains that leave Glasgow for Fort William on Mon, Jul 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Glasgow to Fort William train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y67076_Y67122 | 11:20 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h49 | 3:09 PM Fort William station (FTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, July 14 | |||||
| Y67067_Y67118 | 7:22 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h50 | 11:12 AM Fort William station (FTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Fort William
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 19:50 |
Train companies: ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper trains Glasgow to Fort William
Find the best trains from Glasgow to Fort William with Omio's travel partners ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper from €28. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Train information from Glasgow to Fort William with ScotRail:
- Average Duration: 3 h 31 min
- Cheapest Price: €28
Trains from Glasgow to Fort-William
ScotRail operates two trains from Glasgow to Fort-William each weekday and on Saturdays. On Sundays there is one trip available. All journeys involve one transfer at Crianlarich and take about four hours to complete. This trip is known to be one of the most scenic train trips in the world, crossing the River Clyde and traversing the remote Scottish Highlands to Fort-William. Fort-William is a town in the west of the Scottish Highlands, located on the banks of Loch Linnhe. It is a popular gateway to Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the United Kingdom, with numerous climbing and skiing opportunities on offer.
Glasgow to Fort-William Train Times: Daily departures
The two trains operated by ScotRail every weekday and on Saturdays depart at around 8:20 a.m. and about 12:20 p.m. On Sundays, there is only one departure on offer, at about 12:20 p.m. The trains run throughout the year with the same departures available through all seasons.
How long is the journey by train from Glasgow to Fort-William?
Both daily departures result in journeys requiring one transfer at Crianlarich and take just four hours to complete. The journey takes passengers through the Scottish Highlands and offers what has been voted as one of the most scenic train trips in the world, with its spectacular views through the Scottish Highlands throughout the four-hour journey.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to Fort-William?
Departure train station: All trains from Glasgow to Fort-William depart from Glasgow's Queen Street station. The station is centrally located near Glasgow's George Square. The facilities at the station are limited but do include coffee and convenience shops. The station has step-free access and is suitable for disabled passengers and those with limited mobility. Wheelchairs are available upon request. Car parking is available, but not storage for bicycles. A taxi rank is situated outside the station and an express bus drops travellers from the airport just outside the station front.
Arrival train station: Trains from Glasgow arrive at the Fort-William station. The station is small and has limited facilities, with a small cafe and a newsagent. The Fort-William station is very centrally located, within 5 minutes' walk of the local visitor information centre, and within 10 minutes' walk of the ferry to nearby islands. There is a taxi rank and a bus station outside the station for the convenience of travellers. The centre of Fort-William's town is small and compact, making exploring on foot easy. There are, in fact, numerous pedestrian-only areas in the town.
Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Fort-William?
ScotRail is the only operator offering trains from Glasgow to Fort-William.
ScotRail Glasgow to Fort William
ScotRail offers two trains each weekday, and on Saturdays, between Glasgow and Fort-William. Departures are at about 8:20 a.m. and about 12:20 p.m. daily. On Sunday, there is only one train between Glasgow and Fort-William, departing Glasgow at about 12:20 p.m. All journeys require one transfer at Crianlarich and take about four hours to complete.
Glasgow to Fort-William Trains: Services on board
Only standard travel is available on trains from Glasgow to Fort-William. A food service is available via a trolley on board the train and passengers receive a free hot or cold drink (non-alcoholic) and a sweet or savoury snack. Drinking of alcohol is not permitted on ScotRail trains.
ScotRail allows each passenger one piece of hand luggage and two standard suitcases. Bicycles, prams and wheelchairs may be brought on board as long as they are folded up and stowed away safely. Passengers are permitted to be accompanied by their domestic animals, on leads or in a cage, with two animals per person allowed free of charge. Additional animals are charged at half a passenger fare each.
Disabled assistance is available but should be arranged prior to travel.
How do I find cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Fort-William?
It is best to purchase tickets for train travel between Glasgow and Fort-William online, through a booking site such as Omio. This allows easy purchase well in advance, and a guarantee of being made aware of discounts that apply to different days, months or seasons. Being flexible with travel dates and times is often the best way to unlock the best prices for tickets on this route, especially during off-peak periods.
FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Fort William
Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Queen Street, which is located around 0.6 miles (893 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Fort William, located 0.6 miles (990 m) away from the city centre.
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Popular train stations from Glasgow to Fort William
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- 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 Information Desk on Concourse.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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