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Edinburgh to Fort William Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh to Fort William, starting from AED 117.50 and averaging AED 122.20. The entire journey takes no more than 4h 52m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Sun, Jul 13
Mon, Jul 14
From AED 341.09
Tue, Jul 15
From AED 117.50
Wed, Jul 16
From AED 182.44
Thu, Jul 17
From AED 273.17
Fri, Jul 18
From AED 273.17
Sat, Jul 19
From AED 273.17

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Edinburgh to Fort William Train Route Details

First train

04:50

Last train

17:15

Departure station

Edinburgh

Arrival station

Fort William

Journey time

4h 52m

Distance

153 km

Price

AED 117.50*

Train operators

Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Fort William

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Edinburgh to Fort William during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Fort William for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Edinburgh to Fort William, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Fort William ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Edinburgh to Fort William more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to Fort William Train Ticket Types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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