How to travel from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance255km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
£41($48)
5 times a day310km (192 miles)
Bus via Inverness4h 55m
£27($32)
every 4 hours307km (191 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
£56($66)
5 times a day353km (219 miles)
Train to Fort William, Bus6hrs
£52($61)
6 times a week307km (191 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£45($53)
on demand255km (158 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