The cheapest and fastest trains from Fort William to Tarbet
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort William to Tarbet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort William to Tarbet will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fort William for Tarbet on Wed, Dec 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Fort William to Tarbet
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Tarbet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€45 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Fort William to Tarbet train times
The table below shows live departures for Fort William to Tarbet trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:40 AM Fort William | 2h29 | 1:09 PM Tarbet | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Fort William to Tarbet by train or bus
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Why should you book Fort William to Tarbet trains with Omio?
ScotRail as well as Caledonian Sleeper offer trains services from Fort William to Tarbet. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Fort William to Tarbet.
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 Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from Fort William to Tarbet.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare ScotRail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Fort William to Tarbet.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While ScotRail tickets can be bought on ScotRail's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Caledonian Sleeper to help you choose the right option for your journey from Fort William to Tarbet.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Fort William to Tarbet.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Fort William to Tarbet
Trains from Fort William to Tarbet run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 07:09 |
Last train 19:50 |
Train companies: ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper from Fort William to Tarbet trainsScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Fort William and Tarbet from $21 (€17). 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 Fort William to Tarbet
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort William to Tarbet 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 Tarbet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fort William to Tarbet
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the car park bays immediately in front of the station
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