The average train between Fort William and Halifax takes 10h 26m 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.
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 7:00 PM which arrives into Halifax at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Halifax station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
Fort William to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Fort William to Halifax train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Halifax is 401.9 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Halifax via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 8h 39m.