The average train between Fort William and Wales takes 12h 52m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Wales. 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 Wales. 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 Wales at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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22h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William to Wales? 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Wales station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
Fort William to Wales train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Wales train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Fort William to Wales train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Wales is 510.9 km. The road distance is 796 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 11h 25m.