The average train between Fort William and Motherwell takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Motherwell. 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 Motherwell. 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 Motherwell at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Motherwell station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Fort William to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Motherwell station.
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The distance between Fort William and Motherwell is 133.6 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Motherwell via Dalmuir in around 4h 49m.