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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Waverley | Fort William | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Waverley | Fort William | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Waverley | Fort William | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: 12/08/2025 GMT.
Get from Edinburgh to Fort William
The journey takes about 4 hours 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 895, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 2.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the value for money. ScotRail ticket prices on this trip start at R 895
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Fort William by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Fort William?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Fort William start from R 895. The average price for this train route is around R 927. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Fort William?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Fort William is 4h 54m, covering a distance of 153 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 39m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Fort William route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Fort William?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Fort William departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 17:15.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Fort William was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of R 849To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Fort William as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 849 to R 1 708 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Fort William based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 849, which is on 2025-12-20.
