How to travel from Fort Augustus to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Liverpool is around 570km (354 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.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Liverpool by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Liverpool (LPL).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Liverpool.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance570km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Liverpool by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 10h 15m. 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 £86 ($100).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Liverpool is around 570km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)

It takes around 10h 15m to get from Fort Augustus and Liverpool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Liverpool is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £86 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Liverpool. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Liverpool. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort William Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Preston Coach Station and Southport Wellington Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Liverpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 15m 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 Liverpool. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Liverpool. The distance is around 570km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Liverpool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Liverpool

Transport options from Fort Augustus to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
5hrs
£305($360)
every 2 hours1,419km (882 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 10m
£86($100)
every 2 hours616km (383 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5hrs
£220($260)
every 2 hours811km (504 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6hrs
£110($130)
every 3 hours711km (442 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
£57($67)
twice daily585km (363 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£100($115)
on demand570km (354 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool