The average train between Buxton and Fort William takes 16h 43m and the fastest train takes 16h 39m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Buxton 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 Buxton and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Buxton is at 5:16 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 16h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Buxton station and arriving at Fort William station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.
Buxton to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Buxton to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Fort William station.
Book your Buxton to Fort William train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Buxton and Fort William is 445.2 km. The road distance is 580 km.
You can take a train from Buxton to Fort William via Manchester Piccadilly, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 10h 9m.