How to travel from Sunderland to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Sunderland and Fort Augustus is around 456km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sunderland 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 AugustusSunderland if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station and then to Medical Centre.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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 Tourist Information.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £62($73)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance456km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Sunderland 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 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Sunderland and Fort Augustus is around 456km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Sunderland and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Fort Augustus is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sunderland and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Inverness. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Sunderland and Fort Augustus. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Bus Station and then to Medical Centre. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Sunderland and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 456km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Sunderland to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
6h 20m
£160($190)
twice a week710km (441 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 10m
£250($295)
twice a week492km (306 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6hrs
£175($205)
5 times a day823km (512 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
£38($45)
twice daily496km (308 miles)
Bus via Glasgow8h 35m
£41($49)
once daily477km (296 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 40m
£62($73)
once daily570km (354 miles)
Train to Inverness, Bus7h 50m
£58($69)
twice a week570km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£79($95)
on demand456km (284 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