The average train between Fort William and Aberdeen takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Aberdeen. 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Fort William to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
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The distance between Fort William and Aberdeen is 186.1 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 31m.