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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Birmingham takes 11h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 25m
Duration
409 mi
Distance
£168
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fort William to Birmingham train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fort William and Birmingham. 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 Birmingham at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast15h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast15h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast15h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast20h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast15h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast15h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William to Birmingham? 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 Fort William to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 408.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 41m.

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