The average train between Fort William and Carnforth takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Carnforth. 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 Carnforth. 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 Carnforth at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Carnforth station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Fort William to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Fort William to Carnforth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Fort William and Carnforth is 333.4 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Carnforth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 7h 2m.
