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Leicester to Fort William trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Fort William takes 12h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Leicester 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.

12h 21m
Duration
436 mi
Distance
£179
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Leicester to Fort William train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Leicester and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Fort William at 4:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail21h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 46m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Fort William? 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.

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  • Distance: 435.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leicester to Fort William via Nuneaton, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 1m.

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