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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Preston takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 12m
Duration
306 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 48m
£82–194

Fort William to Preston train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Fort William and Preston. 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 Preston at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 305.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Preston via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 6h 48m.

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