The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Fort William
Cheapest price
£332
Average price
£332
Fastest journey
14 h 33 m
Average duration
14 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
447 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Fort William will cost around £332 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £332.
To travel from Sheffield to Fort William you need to make at least one change.
19:2214h33Sheffield9:55Fort William£3321One-way1 change
19:2214h33Sheffield9:55Fort William£3321One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Sheffield to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £234.
Distance: 447 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£235 Average Price | £123 Average Price | £77 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 55m Average total duration 17h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Fort William
Trains from Sheffield to Fort William run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £234 but you can travel from only £52 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:21, the last at 13:21. The fastest train covers the 447 km distance in 8h 58m.
Distance 447 km |
Average train duration 9h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £234 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 8h 58m |
First train 7:21 |
Last train 13:21 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Cross Country from Sheffield to Fort William trainsCross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Fort William from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Fort William train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Fort William
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- 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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