How to travel from Durham to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £310($365)
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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train to Edinburgh, bus

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Fort Augustus

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Durham to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
4h 50m
£310($365)
every 3 hours555km (345 miles)
Bus
9hrs
£44($52)
5 times a week551km (342 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, bus + 3 similar
7h 15m
£79($95)
5 times a week598km (372 miles)
Train and Bus7h 25m
£62($73)
twice a week577km (359 miles)
Train to Inverness, Bus7h 30m
£70($83)
5 times a week636km (395 miles)
Bus and Train8h 55m
£54($64)
twice a week610km (379 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£79($95)
on demand455km (283 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