How to travel from Chester to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Chester and Fort Augustus is around 602km (374 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.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Chester 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.
👋 Also check out Fort Augustus → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Manchester Airport, Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£165($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chester to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 10h 35m. 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 £100 ($120).
The distance between Chester and Fort Augustus is around 602km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 454km (282 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Chester and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester 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 £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chester and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) 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 Chester and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
National Express, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Chester and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Chester and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 602km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £165 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 15m | £100($120) | every 3 hours | 629km (391 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 4h 40m | £245($285) | every 3 hours | 787km (489 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 5h 60m | £130($150) | every 3 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
Bus | 10h 35m | £50($59) | once daily | 647km (402 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 50m | £165($200) | 5 times a day | 727km (452 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, bus | 8h 25m | £165($195) | 6 times a week | 616km (383 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, bus | 11h 35m | £56($66) | once a week | 731km (454 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | £105($125) | on demand | 602km (374 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chester and Fort Augustus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
West Coast Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Fort Augustus
The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Fort Augustus
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from Fort Augustus