How to travel from Fort Augustus to Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Fort Augustus and Newcastle upon Tyne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Fort Augustus to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
4h 25m
£135($160)
once daily1,184km (736 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane5h 55m
£145($175)
once daily697km (433 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 45m
£250($295)
once daily472km (293 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, train and plane5h 25m
£260($310)
once daily591km (367 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
£95($115)
every 2 hours805km (500 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
£43($51)
once daily498km (310 miles)
Bus via Fort William, Bus Station7h 55m
£38($45)
once daily458km (285 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
£74($88)
on demand430km (267 miles)

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Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne

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

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne