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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Fort William
Cheapest price
€163
Average price
€163
Fastest journey
8 h 28 m
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness 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 Inverness to Fort William will cost around €163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €163.
It's difficult to get from Inverness to Fort William without transferring at least 2 times.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Inverness to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €74.
Distance: 91 km
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€150 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Inverness to Fort William train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Fort William trains for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:48 AM Inverness | 9h18 | 9:06 PM Fort William | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Fort William
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Trains from Inverness to Fort William run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €74 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:44, the last at 13:26. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 7h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €74 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 40m |
First train 07:44 |
Last train 13:26 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Inverness to Fort William trainsScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Fort William from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
Trains From Inverness to Fort William: Journey Details
Trains From Inverness to Fort William run three times a day during the week, the service is provided by Scotrail and the Caledonian Sleeper. The first departure is at 7:55 a.m, it includes one changeover at Glasgow Queen Street and takes around 8 hours. The last is at 8.15 p.m, there is one changeover at Glasgow Queen Street where passengers take the Caledonian Sleeper, the entire journey takes nearly 14 hours. In between these times. there is another service at 2.47 p.m, which also has a changeover at Glasgow Queen Street. Weekend departures are less frequent and usually require more changes.
Taking the Train from Inverness
Travellers depart from Inverness Railway Station on their way to Fort William. It is located in the centre of town and well connected to other parts of Scotland by the nearby bus station, and train routes. There are no night buses.
Getting into Fort William by Train
Fort William is a picturesque town in the Scottish Highlands, it sits beneath Ben Nevis, next to the waters of Loch Linnhe. The mountainous location makes it a popular destination for bike riders, skiers and snowboarders. People making the journey from Inverness arrive at Fort William Railway Station, which is two minutes walk from the town centre through an underpass. Public transport is provided by Stagecoach and Scottish City Link, both of which operate buses to and from Fort William. There is no local night bus, but taxis are available outside the terminus and most run 24 hours a day.
FAQs: Trains from Inverness to Fort William
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Fort William 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 Fort William, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Inverness to Fort William
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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 Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:45 Sunday 16:30 - 20:00 Summer opening hours Sundays 09:30 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
ParkingLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main road, A830
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