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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 15 atDeparture city: Fort WilliamDeparture location: Fort WilliamArrival time: May 15 atDestination city: EdinburghDestination location: WaverleyOperated by: ScotRail
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- Departure time: May 15 atDeparture city: Fort WilliamDeparture location: Fort WilliamArrival time: May 16 atDestination city: EdinburghDestination location: WaverleyOperated by: Caledonian Sleeper
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: May 15 atDeparture city: Fort WilliamDeparture location: Fort WilliamArrival time: May 15 atDestination city: EdinburghDestination location: WaverleyOperated by: ScotRailVehicle: TrainDuration:
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$54 - $107 | Average Duration4h 56m | 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average Price$14 - $14 | Average Duration3h 30m | 6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Fort William to EdinburghAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Fort William to Edinburgh: Trip Overview
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Fort William to Edinburgh was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $49To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Fort William to Edinburgh, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $49 to $103 for a train ticket from Fort William to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-05-13.
Usually RDG_CALEDONIAN_SLEEPER will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Fort William and Edinburgh is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Edinburgh.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Edinburgh, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Fort William and Edinburgh compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Fort William to Edinburgh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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