The average train between Fort William and Dorchester takes 20h 25m and the fastest train takes 20h 15m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Fort William to Dorchester. 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 5 times a week between Fort William and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 7:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 20h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Dorchester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
Fort William to Dorchester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Dorchester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Dorchester West station.
Book your Fort William to Dorchester train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Fort William and Dorchester is 700.7 km. The road distance is 1,078 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Dorchester West via Edinburgh Waverley and Bristol Temple Meads in around 15h 43m.