The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Fort William
Cheapest price
£169
Average price
£169
Fastest journey
8 h 21 m
Average duration
8 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Fort William will cost around £169 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £169.
Of the 1 trains that leave Aberdeen for Fort William every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 8 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 21 m .
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.


Live departures
Aberdeen to Fort William train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Fort William trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:46 Aberdeen | 8h21 | 21:07 Fort William | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Fort William
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 £76 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:44, the last at 17:38. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 7h 4m.
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 4m |
First train 07:44 |
Last train 17:38 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Aberdeen to Fort William trainsScotRail trains will get you between Aberdeen and Fort William from £76. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aberdeen to Fort William train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and Fort William
- 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
- 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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