The distance between Fort Augustus and Carlisle is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Carlisle by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carlisle → Fort Augustus if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Carlisle.
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Take the bus to Bus Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Carlisle.
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There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Carlisle by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).
The distance between Fort Augustus and Carlisle is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (169 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Fort Augustus and Carlisle by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Carlisle is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Carlisle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Carlisle. We recommend that you drive to Carlisle. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Carlisle. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Carlisle. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Fort Augustus and Carlisle. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Carlisle is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 60m | £150($180) | 5 times a day | 759km (472 miles) |
Bus | 5h 60m | £35($41) | every 20 mins | 370km (230 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | £65($77) | on demand | 373km (232 miles) |
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