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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Leicester takes 12h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 3m
Duration
436 mi
Distance
£178
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fort William to Leicester train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fort William and Leicester. 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 Leicester at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 7m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 11m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country17h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 7m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 11m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country17h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 7m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 11m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country17h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 7m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 10m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country21h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country17h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 7m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 11m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country17h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 7m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Fort William to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 435.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 3m

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

You can take a train from Fort William to Leicester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 10h 38m.

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