How to travel from Fort Augustus to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Peterborough is around 735km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Peterborough by bus, train, car and plane. 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 Peterborough.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then Sheffield and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, train

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance735km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Peterborough by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 11h 55m. 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 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Peterborough is around 735km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 582km (362 miles)

It takes around 8h 60m to get from Fort Augustus and Peterborough by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Peterborough is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Peterborough. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort Augustus to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Spean Bridge Spean Crescent, Edinburgh and Sheffield. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Fort Augustus and Peterborough. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 11h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fort Augustus and Peterborough. 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 Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Peterborough is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peterborough. The distance is around 735km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Peterborough is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 60m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

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Transport options from Fort Augustus to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train + 5 similar
4h 25m
£195($230)
every 2 hours833km (518 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
£190($225)
every 2 hours936km (582 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5h 5m
£105($120)
every 2 hours790km (491 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5h 10m
£265($315)
every 2 hours817km (508 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane and train6h 30m
£205($245)
twice daily824km (512 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane and train7h 10m
£145($170)
twice daily798km (496 miles)
Train
11h 35m
£205($245)
6 times a week853km (530 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, train + 2 similar
8h 25m
£105($125)
4 times a day859km (534 miles)
Bus and Train8h 60m
£90($105)
5 times a week859km (534 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, train11h 55m
£71($84)
once daily857km (533 miles)
Drive
8hrs
£130($150)
on demand735km (457 miles)

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Airports near Peterborough

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Peterborough