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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Halifax takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Halifax. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 8m
Duration
350 mi
Distance
£135
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fort William to Halifax train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fort William and Halifax. 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 Halifax at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 9m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 9m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 9m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 9m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited20h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 9m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William to Halifax? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 349.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Halifax, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Halifax via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 8h 38m.

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