The average train between Fort William and Bristol takes 13h 58m and the fastest train takes 10h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 13h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Bristol station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
Fort William to Bristol train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Bristol train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Fort William to Bristol train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Bristol is 618.3 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Bristol Temple Meads via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 34m.