The average train between Fort William and Manchester takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Glasgow Queen Street station and Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
Fort William to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Fort William and Manchester is 413.4 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 55m.
