How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Fort Augustus is around 617km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 Augustus → Stoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£90($105)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Manchester, Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration8hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Fort Augustus is around 617km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Stoke on Trent and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stoke on Trent 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 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stoke on Trent and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.
FlixBus, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent 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 3h 55m.
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 Stoke on Trent and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 617km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 3h 55m | £90($105) | every 3 hours | 625km (388 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 4h 10m | £245($290) | every 3 hours | 740km (460 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and bus | 5h 40m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 720km (448 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 5h 55m | £260($305) | every 3 hours | 831km (516 miles) |
Bus | 10h 30m | £51($60) | once daily | 650km (404 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 8hrs | £160($190) | 5 times a day | 761km (473 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, bus | 8h 55m | £73($86) | every 4 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, Bus | 10h 15m | £62($73) | once daily | 765km (475 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | £105($125) | on demand | 617km (383 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stoke on Trent and Fort Augustus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Airlines
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