The average train between Fort William and Portsmouth takes 13h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 13h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea station via Glasgow Queen Street station and London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
Fort William to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
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The distance between Fort William and Portsmouth is 719.1 km. The road distance is 861 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Portsmouth & Southsea via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 11h 15m.