Fort William to Edinburgh by train

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Overview: trains from Fort William to Edinburgh

Find the key information for travelling by train from Fort William to Edinburgh, 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 19:00 View journey
Last train 19:50 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 5hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 153
Trains / day 1 View all
Cheapest journey £148.54 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 24m
Train operators 2

Fort William to Edinburgh train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Fort William to Edinburgh by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Fort William to Edinburgh take around 5 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 153 kilometres.

On weekdays the only train to Edinburgh is usually scheduled to depart Fort William around . At weekends the only train usually departs Fort William around . On average, there are about 1 train per day travelling between the two cities.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £147.98.

We think any time is a great time to visit Edinburgh, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Edinburgh.

Is there a direct train from Fort William to Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train from Fort William to Edinburgh.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Fort William to Edinburgh?

The Fort William to Edinburgh train travel takes about 5 hours and 20 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Fort William to Edinburgh train times and schedule?

On weekdays the only train to Edinburgh is usually scheduled to depart Fort William around . At weekends, the only train usually departs Fort William around .

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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.