How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Fort William?

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Fort William start from £41. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 95 miles. The fastest train gets 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.

Train Edinburgh to Fort William from £39

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Edinburgh to Fort William on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Waverley	4h 52m	12:07	Fort William	No tags
Train	17:15	Waverley	4h 54m	22:09	Fort William	No tags
Train	17:15	Waverley	4h 54m	22:09	Fort William	No tags
Train	17:00	Waverley	5h 6m	22:06	Fort William	No tags
Train	17:15	Waverley	4h 57m	22:12	Fort William	No tags

Get from Edinburgh to Fort William

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 4 hours 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just £41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 54mAverage duration

95 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi3.4

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 £41

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

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 vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Fort William?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Fort William start from £41. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 95 miles. The fastest train gets 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.

Best price found

30/11

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01/12

£76

Today

£39

03/12

£39

04/12

£77

05/12

£78

06/12

£40

07/12

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The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Fort William was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £39

To 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 £39 to £78 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 £39, which is on 2025-12-03.