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Swindon to Fort William trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Fort William takes 21h 27m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Swindon 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.

21h 27m
Duration
527 mi
Distance
£242
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Swindon to Fort William train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Swindon and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Fort William at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 21h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail25h 29m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail29h 25m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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: 526.7 mi
  • Duration: 21h 27m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Fort William via Bristol Parkway, Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 38m.

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