How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Fort Augustus is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 AugustusNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £340($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance431km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Fort Augustus is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Fort Augustus is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle upon Tyne and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
£340($400)
5 times a day1,200km (746 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 35m
£250($295)
5 times a day470km (292 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
£43($51)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Bus via Glasgow7h 60m
£38($45)
once daily458km (285 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 15m
£60($71)
once daily551km (342 miles)
Train to Inverness, Bus7h 20m
£54($64)
twice a week551km (342 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
£74($88)
on demand431km (268 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