The average train between Fort William and Wigan takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Wigan. 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 Wigan. 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 Wigan at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Wigan station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Fort William to Wigan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Wigan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Fort William to Wigan train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Fort William and Wigan is 396.5 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Wigan North Western via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 11m.