How to travel from Cambridge to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and Fort Augustus is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Cambridge to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Hitchin, plane and bus

Take the train to Hitchin then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £190($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street, Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £70($83)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Peterborough then Doncaster and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance790km (491 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £70 ($83) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($220).

The distance between Cambridge and Fort Augustus is around 790km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 630km (391 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Cambridge and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £190 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £70 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Hitchin then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Cambridge and Fort Augustus. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Fort Augustus is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cambridge and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 790km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Cambridge to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Hitchin, plane and bus + 4 similar
4h 15m
£190($220)
every 3 hours802km (498 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 45m
£230($270)
every 3 hours908km (564 miles)
Train to Norwich, plane and bus6h 10m
£310($370)
every 3 hours885km (550 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train and bus6h 45m
£160($190)
every 3 hours934km (580 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 45m
£160($190)
5 times a day909km (565 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
£70($83)
5 times a week885km (550 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 10m
£120($140)
twice a week910km (566 miles)
Train to Finsbury Park, bus13h 15m
£84($100)
once a week1,065km (662 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
£135($160)
on demand790km (491 miles)

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Airports near Fort Augustus

The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Fort Augustus
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Fort Augustus