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Fort William to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Fort William to Edinburgh, starting from £23.70 and averaging £23.70. The entire journey takes no more than 4 hours 52 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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الأربعاء, 27 أغسطس
الخميس, 28 أغسطس
الجمعة, 29 أغسطس
السبت, 30 أغسطس
الأحد, 31 أغسطس
الاثنين, 1 سبتمبر
الثلاثاء, 2 سبتمبر

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
17:38 Fort William	22:34 Edinburgh (Waverley)	4 hours 56 minutes, Changes required		Find Tickets
19:50 Fort William	01:11+1 Paris	5 hours 21 minutes, Direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Fort William to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

07:44

Last train

19:50

Departure station

Fort William

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

4 hours 52 minutes

Distance

153 km

Price

£23.70*

Train operators

Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Fort William to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Fort William to Edinburgh 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

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Fort William to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 Fort William to Edinburgh 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, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Fort William to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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