The average train between Fort William and Swansea takes 18h 7m and the fastest train takes 11h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Swansea. 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 twice daily between Fort William and Swansea. 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 Swansea at 1:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 18h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William to Swansea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Swansea station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.
Fort William to Swansea train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Swansea train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Fort William to Swansea train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Swansea is 582.8 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Swansea via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 12h 41m.