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Sheffield to Fort William trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Fort William takes 12h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Sheffield 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 27m
Duration
415 mi
Distance
£176
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Sheffield to Fort William train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Sheffield and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Fort William at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 12h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail15h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryScotRailScotRail8h 47m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryScotRailScotRail8h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross CountryScotRailScotRail20h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 56m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield 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: 414.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 27m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Fort William via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 33m.

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