The average train between Fort William and Birmingham takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 22m. 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.
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 7:50 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Birmingham station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Fort William to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Fort William to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Fort William and Birmingham is 524.4 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Birmingham New Street via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 44m.