The average train between Fort William and Fairlie takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Fairlie. 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 Fairlie. 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 Fairlie at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 4m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Fairlie. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Fairlie station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Fort William to Fairlie train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Fairlie train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Fairlie station.
Book your Fort William to Fairlie train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail.
The distance between Fort William and Fairlie is 119.4 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Fairlie via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 41m.