The average train between Halifax and Fort William takes 11h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 36m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Halifax to Fort William. 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 Halifax and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 8:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Fort William at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 11h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Fort William station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
Halifax to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Fort William train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Fort William station.
Book your Halifax to Fort William train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Fort William is 401.9 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Fort William via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 40m.