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London Euston – Birmingham International – Crewe – Preston – Crianlarich – Fort William / An Gearasdan
Statistics
839 km route distance
Average travel speed of 67 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 22
bus: 22 (1 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (9 times as much)
plane: 389 (17 times as much)
1001 (FW)
- London Euston
21:15 - Birmingham International
22:42 - Crewe
23:45 - Preston
00:30 - Crianlarich
07:45 - Fort William / An Gearasdan
10:00
London to Fort William
Stops in Birminham Intl from 2026-01-15
Trip duration 12:45
1002 (FW)
- Fort William / An Gearasdan
19:50 - Crianlarich
22:08 - Preston
04:15 - Crewe
05:12 - Birmingham International
06:20 - London Euston
08:00
Fort William to London
Stops in Birminham Intl from 2026-01-15
Trip duration 12:10
Night train London – Fort William
Take the night train on your next trip to London or Fort William!
Have you ever travelled by night train to London or Fort William? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 839 km long train journey emits approximately 17 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.
When travelling with the 1001 (FW) + 1002 (FW) train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Normal seats: The cheapest option
- Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)
Travel by night train in the UK – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
1001 (FW) London Euston – Fort William / An Gearasdan
Night train 1001 (FW) departs from London Euston at 21:15, and arrives at Fort William / An Gearasdan at 10:00. It has intermediate stops in Birmingham International , Crewe, Preston and Crianlarich. The total trip duration is 12:45 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Stops in Birminham Intl from 2026-01-15.
1002 (FW) Fort William / An Gearasdan – London Euston
The return trip, night train 1002 (FW), departs from Fort William / An Gearasdan at 19:50, and arrives at London Euston at 08:00. It has intermediate stops in Crianlarich, Preston, Crewe and Birmingham International . The total trip duration is 12:10 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Stops in Birminham Intl from 2026-01-15.
Buy tickets for the night train from London to Fort William
This night train line is operated by Caledonian Sleeper Ltd. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.
Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.