The train between Barnstaple and Fort William takes 20h 20m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Barnstaple to Fort William. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Barnstaple and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 1:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 20h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Fort William station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
Barnstaple to Fort William train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Fort William train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Fort William station.
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The distance between Barnstaple and Fort William is 641.7 km. The road distance is 1,130 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Fort William via Exeter St Davids and Edinburgh Waverley in around 15h 53m.