The average train between Cheltenham and Fort William takes 17h 31m and the fastest train takes 16h 43m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 4:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 5:11 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 17h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Fort William station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.
Cheltenham to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Fort William station.
Book your Cheltenham to Fort William train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Fort William is 580.9 km. The road distance is 729 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Fort William via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 11h 24m.