How to travel from Fort Augustus to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Leicester is around 714km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Leicester by bus, plane, train 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 to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
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5 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance714km (444 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Leicester by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Leicester is around 714km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Fort Augustus and Leicester by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Leicester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Leicester, 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 Fort Augustus and Leicester. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Leicester. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort William Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and National Express run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Leicester. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Leicester. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Fort Augustus and Leicester. The distance is around 714km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Leicester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £245 ($290).

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Transport options from Fort Augustus to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train + 5 similar
4h 10m
£205($240)
every 2 hours859km (534 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
£245($290)
every 2 hours734km (456 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train4h 35m
£140($165)
every 3 hours734km (456 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train4h 50m
£230($275)
every 2 hours971km (604 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6hrs
£260($305)
every 3 hours824km (512 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane and train6h 20m
£120($145)
twice daily714km (444 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
£44($52)
once daily775km (482 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
£125($145)
on demand714km (444 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester