How to travel from Fort Augustus to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and St Andrews is around 654km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to St Andrews by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out St AndrewsFort Augustus if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Birmingham Navigation Street.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance686km (426 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to St Andrews by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).

The distance between Fort Augustus and St Andrews is around 654km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Fort Augustus and St Andrews by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to St Andrews is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and St Andrews, 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 St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and St Andrews. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort William Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Navigation Street, Digbeth Allison St and Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and St Andrews. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 50m 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 St Andrews. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to St Andrews is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from St Andrews. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 St Andrews. The distance is around 686km (426 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to St Andrews is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and St Andrews

Transport options from Fort Augustus to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
3h 45m
£215($255)
every 2 hours674km (419 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane5h 50m
£90($105)
twice daily654km (406 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
£130($155)
every 2 hours700km (435 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 30m
£225($270)
every 3 hours764km (475 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5h 35m
£230($270)
every 2 hours979km (608 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 50m
£57($68)
twice daily725km (451 miles)
Bus via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 214h 45m
£44($52)
once daily873km (542 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
£120($140)
on demand686km (426 miles)

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Airports near St Andrews

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

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from St Andrews
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from St Andrews
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from St Andrews