How to travel from Dunfermline to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out Fort AugustusDunfermline if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Tourist Information.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Perth and then to Inverness then take the bus to Tourist Information.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Fort Augustus

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Dunfermline to Fort Augustus

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Dunfermline to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
£41($49)
5 times a day290km (180 miles)
Bus via Bus Station Stance 34h 45m
£39($46)
5 times a day290km (180 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
£46($55)
5 times a day317km (197 miles)
Train to Fort William, Bus6h 35m
£52($62)
6 times a week333km (207 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£41($48)
on demand232km (144 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