The distance between Fort Augustus and Durham is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Durham by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durham → Fort Augustus if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Durham (MME).
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Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Durham University Palatine Centre.
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Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham.
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There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Durham by bus, train, 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 take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £455 ($535).
The distance between Fort Augustus and Durham is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (205 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Fort Augustus and Durham by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Durham is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £455 ($535).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Durham, 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 Fort Augustus and Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Durham. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Edinburgh Bus Station, Durham University Palatine Centre and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand C. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Durham. 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 Fort Augustus to Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Durham. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Durham is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 45m | £455($535) | every 2 hours | 922km (573 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £315($370) | every 3 hours | 557km (346 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | £44($52) | 5 times a week | 551km (342 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 35m | £135($160) | 4 times a day | 594km (369 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £79($95) | on demand | 455km (283 miles) |
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Stagecoach Highlands
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The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.