The distance between Dunfermline and Fort Augustus is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Fort Augustus by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Tourist Information.
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Take the train to Perth and then to Inverness then take the bus to Tourist Information.
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There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Fort Augustus by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Dunfermline and Fort Augustus is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Dunfermline and Fort Augustus by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dunfermline and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you drive to Fort Augustus. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunfermline and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Park & Ride, Perth Broxden Park And Ride and Bus Station Stance 3. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Fort Augustus. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dunfermline and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Fort Augustus is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £41($49) | 5 times a day | 290km (180 miles) |
Bus via Bus Station Stance 3 | 4h 45m | £39($46) | 5 times a day | 290km (180 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £46($55) | 5 times a day | 317km (197 miles) |
Train to Fort William, Bus | 6h 35m | £52($62) | 6 times a week | 333km (207 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £41($48) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
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