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Manchester to Fort William Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Fort William Station takes 10h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Manchester to Fort William Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 54m
Duration
337 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Manchester to Fort William Station train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Manchester and Fort William Station. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Fort William Station at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail12h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 14m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Fort William Station? 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: 336.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 54m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Fort William via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 27m.

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