The average train between Fort William and Lancaster takes 9h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Lancaster. 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 Lancaster. 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 Lancaster at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Lancaster station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
Fort William to Lancaster train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Lancaster train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Fort William to Lancaster train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Lancaster is 340.9 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Lancaster via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 33m.