The average train between Carlisle and Fort William takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Fort William at 4:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Fort William station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Carlisle to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Fort William train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Fort William station.
Book your Carlisle to Fort William train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Carlisle and Fort William is 253.1 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Fort William via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 6m.
