How to travel from Canterbury to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Fort Augustus is around 905km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Canterbury 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 St Pancras International, plane and bus

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance952km (592 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 16h 25m. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).

The distance between Canterbury and Fort Augustus is around 905km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 751km (467 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Canterbury and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Canterbury and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Canterbury and Fort Augustus. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Canterbury and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 952km (592 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Transport options from Canterbury to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus + 4 similar
4h 35m
£220($260)
every 3 hours905km (562 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus4h 40m
£235($280)
every 3 hours925km (575 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 60m
£200($240)
every 3 hours984km (611 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane and bus7h 20m
£285($335)
every 3 hours1,035km (643 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane and bus7h 20m
£275($325)
5 times a day1,014km (630 miles)
Bus
16h 25m
£59($70)
twice daily1,024km (636 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 10m
£140($165)
once daily1,094km (680 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, bus13h 30m
£95($115)
once daily1,107km (688 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
£165($195)
on demand952km (592 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