The distance between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus by train, bus 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 Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Edinburgh and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you drive to Fort Augustus. instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 3. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Edinburgh and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 255km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £41($48) | 5 times a day | 310km (192 miles) |
Bus via Inverness | 4h 55m | £27($32) | every 4 hours | 307km (191 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £56($66) | 5 times a day | 353km (219 miles) |
Train to Fort William, Bus | 6hrs | £52($61) | 6 times a week | 307km (191 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £45($53) | on demand | 255km (158 miles) |
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LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
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Stagecoach Highlands
The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.