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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Fort William
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
8 h 41 m
Average duration
9 h 5 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness 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 Inverness to Fort William will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
Of the 4 trains that leave Inverness for Fort William on Sun, May 31, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 9 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 41 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 9 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.
12:37 PM9h29Inverness10:06 PMFort William$1181One-way0 transfers- 12:25 PM8h41Inverness9:06 PMFort William$1401One-way0 transfers
- 11:37 AM9h29Inverness9:06 PMFort William$1881One-way0 transfers
- 1:25 PM8h41Inverness10:06 PMFort William$1931One-way0 transfers
- 1:25 PM8h41Inverness10:06 PMFort William$1931One-way0 transfers
- 12:25 PM8h41Inverness9:06 PMFort William$1401One-way0 transfers
- 12:37 PM9h29Inverness10:06 PMFort William$1181One-way0 transfers
- 11:37 AM9h29Inverness9:06 PMFort William$1881One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Inverness to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$155 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Tickets start at around $155 (€125) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-131.07 (€-105.51). The journey takes 7h 10m versus 1h 46m 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
Inverness to Fort William train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Fort William trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14654 · L88053 · C14854_C14884 | On time 12:48 PM Inverness station (INV) | 9h20 | 10:08 PM Fort William station (FTW) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Fort William
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Inverness to Fort William run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€69) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average train duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€69) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 17m |
First train 6:45 AM |
Last train 7:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail from Inverness to Fort William trainsScotrail trains will get you between Inverness and Fort William from $86 (€69). 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 Inverness to Fort William
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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.
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Popular train stations from Inverness to Fort William
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost 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
ParkingLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: No
- 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)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main road, A830
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