How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Fort William?

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Fort William start from $52. The average price for this train route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Fort William?

The average train ride duration from Edinburgh to Fort William is 4h 54m, covering a distance of 95 miles (153 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 39m and is operated by ScotRail .

Which train operators service the Edinburgh to Fort William route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Edinburgh to Fort William?

The earliest train departs from Edinburgh to Fort William at 7:15am. And the latest train departs at 5:15pm.

Train Edinburgh to Fort William from $50

Next train departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Fort William on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:00pm	Waverley	5h 6m	10:06pm	Fort William	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:00am	Waverley	5h 9m	4:09pm	Fort William	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Fort William on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:15am	Waverley	4h 57m	12:12pm	Fort William	Cheapest
Train	5:15pm	Waverley	4h 52m	10:07pm	Fort William	Fastest
Train	11:15am	Waverley	4h 54m	4:09pm	Fort William	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:25 AM GMT.

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 $52, 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. Travelers 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 $52

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Fort William by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $52. The average price for this train route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Fort William?
The average train ride duration from Edinburgh to Fort William is 4h 54m, covering a distance of 95 miles (153 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 39m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators service the Edinburgh to Fort William route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Edinburgh to Fort William?
The earliest train departs from Edinburgh to Fort William at 7:15am. And the latest train departs at 5:15pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/10

$100

12/11

$50

Today

$50

12/13

$50

12/14

$51

12/15

$51

12/16

$50

12/17

$99

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Fort William was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $50

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 $50 to $100 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 $50 which is on 2025-12-13.