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Birmingham to Fort William trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Fort William takes 11h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Birmingham 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.

11h 40m
Duration
409 mi
Distance
£170
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Birmingham to Fort William train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Birmingham and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Fort William at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 2m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail9h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Fort William? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Fort William.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 408.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Fort William via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 33m.

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