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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Fort William to Inverness
Cheapest price
£148
Average price
£148
Fastest journey
8 h 27 m
Average duration
8 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort William to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort William to Inverness will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £148.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fort William for Inverness 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 91 km distance in an average of 8 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 27 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 coach and train for Fort William to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort William to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £141.
Distance: 91 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£145 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Fort William to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Fort William to Inverness trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y67124 · Y66526+ Y23480 | On time 11:40 Fort William station (FTW) | 8h27 | 20:07 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fort William to Inverness
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Fort William to Inverness run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £141 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 13:26. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 8h 24m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £141 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 24m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 13:26 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Fort William to Inverness trainsScotRail trains will get you between Fort William and Inverness from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Fort William to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort William to Inverness 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 Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Fort William and Inverness
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
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Information 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
WifiParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation 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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