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Paignton to Fort William trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Fort William takes 18h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 51m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Paignton 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.

18h 23m
Duration
601 mi
Distance
£269
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Paignton to Fort William train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Paignton and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Fort William at 4:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 18h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 45m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 51m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail25h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 51m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton 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: 601.3 mi
  • Duration: 18h 23m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Fort William via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 14h 9m.

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