How to travel from Skegness to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Skegness and Fort Augustus is around 714km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Skegness 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.
👋 Also check out Fort Augustus → Skegness if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Grantham, plane and bus
Take the train to Grantham and then to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hull, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Bus Station and then to Medical Centre.
- Duration11hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Grantham then Doncaster and then to Inverness then take the bus to Tourist Information.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £395 ($470).
The distance between Skegness and Fort Augustus is around 714km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Skegness and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Fort Augustus is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £395 ($470).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Skegness and 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 Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skegness and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Hull, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Skegness and Fort Augustus. Buses run twice a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness 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 Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Skegness and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 729km (453 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Grantham, plane and bus + 3 similar | 6hrs | £210($250) | 5 times a day | 985km (612 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | £240($285) | 5 times a day | 890km (553 miles) |
| Train to Grantham, plane and bus | 6h 45m | £185($220) | 5 times a day | 858km (533 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 40m | £395($470) | 5 times a day | 714km (444 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | £66($78) | twice a week | 788km (490 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 9h 30m | £100($115) | 3 times a week | 884km (549 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, Bus | 10h 20m | £87($105) | twice a week | 843km (524 miles) |
| Train to Nottingham, bus | 12h 35m | £210($250) | 6 times a week | 927km (576 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | £125($150) | on demand | 729km (453 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Skegness and Fort Augustus
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
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