The train between Halifax and Fort William takes 14h 38m. 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 7:16 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Halifax is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 14h 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 14h 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, Cross Country and Caledonian Sleeper.
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, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 1m.