The average train between Fort William and Southampton takes 19h 3m and the fastest train takes 18h 53m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Fort William to Southampton. 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 5 times a week between Fort William and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 7:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Southampton at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 19h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Southampton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
Fort William to Southampton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Southampton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Fort William and Southampton is 700.8 km. The road distance is 1,038 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Southampton Central via Edinburgh Waverley and Birmingham New Street in around 14h 11m.