The average train between Stranraer and Fort William takes 14h 43m and the fastest train takes 14h 15m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Stranraer 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 Stranraer and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 7:04 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Fort William at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 14h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Fort William station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
Stranraer to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Fort William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Fort William station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Fort William is 212.8 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Fort William via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 7h 54m.