The average train between Fort William and Arbroath takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Arbroath. 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 Arbroath. 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 Arbroath at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Arbroath station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Fort William to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
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The distance between Fort William and Arbroath is 156.7 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Arbroath via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 31m.