The distance between Lincoln and Fort Augustus is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Lincoln to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car, taxi 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 Nottingham and then 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 Hull, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($315).
The distance between Lincoln and Fort Augustus is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £270 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lincoln and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then 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 5h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lincoln and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hull, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
National Express, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Lincoln and Fort Augustus. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Lincoln and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 663km (412 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 Lincoln to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Nottingham, plane and bus + 4 similar | 5h 15m | £270($315) | every 3 hours | 815km (507 miles) |
Train to Stevenage, plane and bus | 5h 25m | £190($220) | every 4 hours | 942km (586 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 710km (441 miles) |
Train to Nottingham, plane and bus | 7hrs | £280($330) | every 3 hours | 906km (563 miles) |
Taxi, Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 20m | £370($435) | every 3 hours | 689km (428 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | £59($70) | twice a week | 716km (445 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 25m | £81($95) | once a week | 769km (478 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, bus | 11h 5m | £200($235) | 6 times a week | 811km (504 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | £115($135) | on demand | 663km (412 miles) |
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The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.