The average train between Buxton and Fort William takes 12h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. 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 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Fort William at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 12h 42m. 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 Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Fort William station via Preston station and Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
Buxton to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Buxton to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Fort William station.
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The distance between Buxton and Fort William is 445.2 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Buxton to Fort William via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 45m.
