The average train between Fort William and Annan takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Annan. 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 Annan. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Annan at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William to Annan? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Annan. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Annan station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Fort William to Annan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Annan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Fort William to Annan train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Fort William and Annan is 233.8 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Annan via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 46m.