The distance between Poole and Fort Augustus is around 915km (569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Poole 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 Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the bus to Cardiff University, Abington, Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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There are several options for getting from Poole to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 17h 40m. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Poole and Fort Augustus is around 915km (569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 734km (456 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Poole and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Poole and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff University, Abington, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Poole and Fort Augustus. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Poole and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 915km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Woking, plane and bus + 4 similar | 5h 35m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 956km (594 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Train to Southampton Central, plane and bus | 5h 50m | £210($245) | every 3 hours | 952km (591 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane and bus | 7h 10m | £300($355) | every 3 hours | 1,002km (622 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane and bus | 7h 25m | £285($335) | 5 times a day | 994km (618 miles) |
Bus | 11h 10m | £81($95) | once a week | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 11h 30m | £160($190) | once daily | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Train to London Waterloo, bus | 14h 40m | £115($140) | once daily | 1,179km (733 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 40m | £62($73) | twice a week | 1,023km (636 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | £160($185) | on demand | 915km (569 miles) |
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Stagecoach Highlands
Stagecoach West Scotland
The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.