How to travel from Lichfield to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Lichfield and Fort Augustus is around 654km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Lichfield 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.
👋 Also check out Fort Augustus → Lichfield if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Bus Station and then to Medical Centre.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£56($66)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Tourist Information.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($215).
The distance between Lichfield and Fort Augustus is around 654km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (329 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Lichfield and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Fort Augustus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £185 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lichfield and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lichfield and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End, Navigation Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Lichfield and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Lichfield and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 678km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 3h 50m | £185($215) | 5 times a day | 695km (432 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), bus | 6hrs | £100($115) | twice daily | 670km (416 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | £160($190) | 5 times a day | 654km (406 miles) |
| Train to Milton Keynes Central, plane and bus | 5h 15m | £185($220) | 5 times a day | 894km (556 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 35m | £230($270) | 5 times a day | 786km (488 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train and bus | 7h 10m | £135($160) | 5 times a day | 803km (499 miles) |
Bus | 12h 45m | £56($66) | once daily | 752km (467 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 20m | £165($195) | 5 times a day | 805km (500 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, bus | 10h 10m | £170($200) | 5 times a day | 834km (518 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, bus | 10h 30m | £64($76) | once daily | 810km (503 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | £115($140) | on demand | 678km (421 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lichfield and Fort Augustus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Fort Augustus
The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Fort Augustus
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from Fort Augustus