The average train between Fort William and Whitehaven takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Whitehaven. 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 Whitehaven. 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 Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William to Whitehaven? 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 Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Fort William to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Whitehaven station.
Book your Fort William to Whitehaven train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Whitehaven is 269.8 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Whitehaven via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 7h 27m.