The average train between Fort William and Skipton takes 11h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Skipton. 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 Skipton. 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 Skipton at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Skipton station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
Fort William to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Fort William to Skipton train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Skipton is 372.8 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Skipton via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 8h 43m.