The average train between Fort William and Montrose takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Montrose. 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 Montrose. 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 Montrose at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Montrose station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Fort William to Montrose train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Montrose train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Montrose station.
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The distance between Fort William and Montrose is 161.5 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Montrose via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 48m.