The distance between Fort Augustus and Stirling is around 207km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Stirling by bus, 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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Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then Perth Broxden Park And Ride and then to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.
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Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Stirling.
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There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Stirling by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).
The distance between Fort Augustus and Stirling is around 207km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (76 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Fort Augustus and Stirling by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Stirling is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Stirling. We recommend that you drive to Stirling. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Stirling. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and Perth Broxden Park And Ride. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands, Megabus UK and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Stirling. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Stirling. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Fort Augustus and Stirling. The distance is around 207km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Stirling is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 15m | £35($42) | every 3 hours | 283km (176 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £47($56) | every 2 hours | 295km (183 miles) |
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, Train | 4h 35m | £51($60) | 6 times a week | 295km (183 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £36($43) | on demand | 207km (129 miles) |
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Stagecoach Highlands
Stagecoach East Scotland
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.