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Trip Overview

The average train between Scarborough and Fort William takes 12h 51m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Scarborough 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 51m
Duration
406 mi
Distance
£184
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Scarborough to Fort William train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Scarborough and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Fort William at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 12h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail15h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRailScotRail9h 23m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRailScotRail9h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRailScotRail21h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scarborough 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.

Map of how to get from Scarborough to Fort William.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 405.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 51m

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

You can take a train from Scarborough to Fort William via York, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 15m.

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