The train between Bristol and Fort William takes 17h 22m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bristol 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 Bristol and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 4:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bristol is at 4:33 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 17h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Fort William station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.
Bristol to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Fort William station.
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The distance between Bristol and Fort William is 618.3 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fort William via Stafford, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 11h 44m.