The train between Cheltenham and Fort William 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 5:12 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street 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 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 16h 43m.
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.
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The distance between Cheltenham and Fort William is 580.9 km. The road distance is 731 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Fort William via Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 11h 10m.