The distance between Durham and Fort Augustus is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Durham 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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Fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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There are several options for getting from Durham to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £310 ($365).
The distance between Durham and Fort Augustus is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (205 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Durham and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Fort Augustus is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £310 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Durham and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Durham and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 50m | £310($365) | every 3 hours | 555km (345 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | £44($52) | 5 times a week | 551km (342 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, bus + 3 similar | 7h 15m | £79($95) | 5 times a week | 598km (372 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 25m | £62($73) | twice a week | 577km (359 miles) |
Train to Inverness, Bus | 7h 30m | £70($83) | 5 times a week | 636km (395 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 55m | £54($64) | twice a week | 610km (379 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £79($95) | on demand | 455km (283 miles) |
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First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
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Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.