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Trip Overview

The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Fort William takes 33h 15m and the fastest train takes 25h 20m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Clacton-on-Sea 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.

33h 15m
Duration
588 mi
Distance
£235
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Clacton-on-Sea to Fort William train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Clacton-on-Sea and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 33h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper34h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper25h 20m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper35h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper34h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Fort William? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Fort William.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 588.3 mi
  • Duration: 33h 15m

What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Fort William via Colchester, Peterborough, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 13h 58m.

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