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Skipton to Fort William trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Fort William takes 12h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Skipton 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 38m
Duration
303 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Skipton to Fort William train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Skipton and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Fort William at 4:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 12h 38m. 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 SleeperScotRail17h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail21h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skipton 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: 302.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 38m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Fort William via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 32m.

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