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The average train between Fort William and Carlisle takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Carlisle. 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 Carlisle. 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 Carlisle at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Carlisle station via Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Fort William to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Fort William and Carlisle is 253.1 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 37m.
