The cheapest and fastest trains from Balloch to Fort William
Cheapest price
$121
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
11 h 11 m
Average duration
11 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Balloch 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 Balloch to Fort William will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
It's difficult to get from Balloch to Fort William without transferring at least once.
10:44 PM11h11Balloch9:55 AMFort William$1211One-way1 transfer
10:44 PM11h11Balloch9:55 AMFort William$1211One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Balloch to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Balloch to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Balloch to Fort William:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Balloch to Fort William costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $32 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.36 (€-15.53). The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 0m 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
Balloch to Fort William train times
The table below shows live departures for Balloch to Fort William trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:38 PM Balloch | 3h31 | 4:09 PM Fort William | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Balloch to Fort William.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Balloch to Fort William.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Balloch to Fort William
Trains from Balloch to Fort William run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:44, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (96 km) distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 59 miles (96 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 7:44 AM |
Last train 7:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Balloch to Fort William trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Balloch and Fort William from $22 (€18). 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 Balloch to Fort William
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Balloch 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 Balloch to Fort William
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 23:55 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:10 - 22:45
- Car Park: No
- 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 single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- 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, toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 Tulliechewan Road
- 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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