How to travel from Liverpool to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Fort Augustus is around 570km (354 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.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Liverpool 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    £340($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train to Haymarket, bus

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance570km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 10h 10m. 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 £90 ($110).

The distance between Liverpool and Fort Augustus is around 570km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Liverpool and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool 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 £90 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Liverpool and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southport Duke Street, Preston City Centre Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Liverpool and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 570km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Liverpool to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5hrs
£340($400)
every 3 hours1,418km (881 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 5m
£90($110)
every 3 hours620km (385 miles)
Train to Stafford, plane and bus4h 45m
£265($310)
every 3 hours810km (503 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and bus5h 50m
£115($140)
every 3 hours715km (445 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
£57($67)
once daily585km (363 miles)
Train to Haymarket, bus + 2 similar
7h 40m
£150($175)
5 times a day711km (442 miles)
Train and Bus7h 45m
£61($72)
5 times a day580km (360 miles)
Train to Preston, bus9h 35m
£70($83)
once daily715km (444 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£100($115)
on demand570km (354 miles)

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Airports near Fort Augustus

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

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Fort Augustus
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Fort Augustus