The average train between Fort William and Hexham takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Hexham. 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 Hexham. 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 Hexham at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William to Hexham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Hexham. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Hexham station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Fort William to Hexham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Hexham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hexham station.
Book your Fort William to Hexham train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Hexham is 278.1 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Hexham via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 50m.