The average train between Fort William and Irvine takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Irvine. 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 Irvine. 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 Irvine at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Fort William to Irvine? 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 Irvine. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Irvine station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Fort William to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Irvine station.
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The distance between Fort William and Irvine is 136.2 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Irvine via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 57m.