The average train between Fort William and Penistone takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Penistone. 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 Penistone. 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 Penistone at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Penistone. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Penistone station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Fort William to Penistone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Penistone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Huddersfield station.
Book your Fort William to Penistone train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Penistone is 427.5 km. The road distance is 607 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Penistone via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, Manchester Victoria, and Huddersfield in around 10h 2m.