Fort William to Crewe by train

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Overview: trains from Fort William to Crewe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Fort William to Crewe, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:44 View journey
Last train 19:50 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 7hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 449
Trains / day 3 View all
Cheapest journey AU$260.71 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 25m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from Fort William to Crewe

So you’re considering going from Fort William to Crewe by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train travel from Fort William to Crewe

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Fort William to Crewe:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$260.71

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Fort William to Crewe departure timetable

On this route, 3 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Fort William at 07:44 and the last leaving at 19:50 during the week.

For weekend travel to Crewe, the earliest departure is at 07:44 and the last one is at 19:00. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 2 hours and 10 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Fort William to Crewe?

This journey covers a total of 449 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 7 hours and 13 minutes.

When are tickets between Fort William and Crewe available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Fort William and Crewe can be purchased 4 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Fort William to Crewe by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Crewe.

FAQs about the train journey from Fort William to Crewe

Want to know more about your journey from Fort William to Crewe? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Fort William to Crewe is 449 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.