| Re: HST to Fort William at Bath Spa 24/10/25 Posted by Timmer at 22:11, 24th October 2025 |     |
Taking an HST on the West Highland line is something I’d love to do.
Two things have put me off doing this charter in the past. By the time the HST reaches the West Highland line it will be dark. And the cost! This does not include accommodation either.
Looking at the return journey, which leaves Fort William at 9am, is quite an early start to have breakfast, check out of hotel and be at the station for a 9am departure.
I think if this rail tour was in the summer, I might one day be tempted.
| HST to Fort William at Bath Spa 24/10/25 Posted by Mark A at 21:45, 24th October 2025 | |
Down to Bath Spa station and heading for the TWSW meeting in Taunton, and what should be at the platform at 8:57, apparently in the path of the old 8:57 to Penzance, was... an HST, but instead of heading off in the direction of Exeter with a travelling chef on board, this was a charter heading for Fort William, a destination it reached precisely 12 hours later (with a complement of several 'travelling chefs').
Mark
