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Fort William to Manchester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Fort William to Manchester, starting from 606 917 IDR and averaging 2 709 366 IDR. The entire journey takes no more than 8 tuntia 20 minuuttia. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
19:50 12 tuntia 33 minuuttia, Changes required Fort William	08:23 +1 Manchester Oxford Road		Find Tickets
19:50 14 tuntia 29 minuuttia, Changes required Fort William	10:19 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Fort William to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

07:44

Last train

19:50

Departure station

Fort William

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

8 tuntia 20 minuuttia

Distance

415 km

Price

606 917 IDR*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Fort William to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Fort William to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.

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 for greater savings

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 Fort William to Manchester, 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Fort William to Manchester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Fort William to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Fort William to Manchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Fort William to Manchester Train prices and times

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