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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Fort William
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
7 h 34 m
Average duration
7 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Fort William is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Fort William will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
Of the 2 trains that leave Aberdeen for Fort William on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 7 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 34 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 8 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:46 PM8h21Aberdeen9:07 PMFort William$901One-way0 transfers- 8:35 AM7h34Aberdeen4:09 PMFort William$2301One-way0 transfers
- 8:35 AM7h34Aberdeen4:09 PMFort William$2301One-way0 transfers
- 12:46 PM8h21Aberdeen9:07 PMFort William$901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$147 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Fort William:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Fort William costing on average $147 (€119).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $147 (€119) compared to roughly $97 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-49.37 (€-39.99). The journey takes 6h 25m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Aberdeen to Fort William train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Fort William trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:46 PM Aberdeen | 8h21 | 9:07 PM Fort William | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Fort William
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Trains from Aberdeen to Fort William run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $90 (€73) but you can travel from only $66 (€53) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:44, the last at 17:38. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 7h 4m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€73) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 4m |
First train 7:44 AM |
Last train 5:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Aberdeen to Fort William trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Aberdeen and Fort William from $66 (€53). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Aberdeen to Fort William
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Fort William by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Fort William, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Aberdeen to Fort William
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:45 Sunday 16:30 - 20:00 Summer opening hours Sundays 09:30 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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