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Skipton to Fort William trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Skipton and Fort William takes 8h 57m. The train runs, on average, once a 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.

8h 57m
Duration
303 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Skipton to Fort William train times

Trains run once a week between Skipton and Fort William. The service departs Skipton at 1:09 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Fort William at 22:06:00. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 57m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 302.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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 31m.

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