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Outbound fromCarlisle to Fort William by train
It takes an average of 11h 40m to travel from Carlisle to Fort William by train, over a distance of around 158 miles (254 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Carlisle to Fort William and tickets for this journey start from £34.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 22:18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:22 | |
| Departure station | Carlisle | |
| Arrival station | Fort William | |
| Journey time | From 11h 38m | |
| Distance | 158 miles (254 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £34.50 | |
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Taking the train from Carlisle to Fort William in 11 hours 38 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Carlisle to Fort William? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 11 hours 40 minutes to travel the 158 miles (254 km) from Carlisle to Fort William by train, although you can get there in as little as 11 hours 38 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with TransPennine Express for all or at least part of your journey to Fort William.
Book train tickets from Carlisle to Fort William in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £34.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Fort William by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Fort William
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Carlisle to Fort William is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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