The average train between Reading and Fort William takes 16h 59m and the fastest train takes 10h 51m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Reading 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 Reading and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Fort William at 4:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 16h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Fort William station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
Reading to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Fort William station.
Book your Reading to Fort William train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Reading and Fort William is 654 km. The road distance is 816 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Fort William via Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 41m.
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