The distance between Leicester and Fort Augustus is around 714km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Leicester to Fort Augustus by train, bus, 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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the train to Sheffield and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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There are several options for getting from Leicester to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Leicester and Fort Augustus is around 714km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Leicester and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Leicester and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leicester and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street, Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Fort Augustus. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Fort Augustus is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Leicester and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 714km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 5m | £245($290) | every 3 hours | 733km (456 miles) |
Train to Kettering, plane and bus | 4h 10m | £205($240) | every 3 hours | 857km (533 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, plane and bus | 5h 10m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 738km (458 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 5h 50m | £260($305) | every 3 hours | 824km (512 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 7h 30m | £165($195) | 5 times a day | 841km (523 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 45m | £57($68) | 3 times a week | 818km (508 miles) |
Bus via Glasgow | 13h 35m | £44($52) | once daily | 777km (483 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9hrs | £105($125) | twice a week | 844km (525 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, bus | 10h 50m | £205($240) | 6 times a week | 839km (521 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | £125($145) | on demand | 714km (443 miles) |
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Stagecoach Highlands
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Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.