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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Fort William
Cheapest price
£267
Average price
£267
Fastest journey
13 h 29 m
Average duration
13 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester 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 Chester to Fort William will cost around £267 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £267.
To travel from Chester to Fort William you need to make at least 2 changes.
20:2613h29Chester9:55Fort William£2671One-way2 changes
- 20:2613h29Chester9:55Fort William£2671One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Chester to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £163. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £163, and a flight costs an average of £175.
Distance: 427 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£163 Average Price Cheapest | £175 Average Price |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chester to Fort William train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Fort William trains for today, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 20:36 Chester | 13h19 | 9:55 Fort William | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Fort William
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Chester to Fort William run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £163 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:44, the last at 12:36. The fastest train covers the 427 km distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 427 km |
Average train duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £163 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 15m |
First train 7:44 |
Last train 12:36 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited from Chester to Fort William trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chester and Fort William from £163. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Chester to Fort William train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester 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 Chester and Fort William
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
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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