What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Fort Augustus?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Fort Augustus?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2 and Drum Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Ayr to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Ayr and Fort Augustus is 240 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Fort Augustus without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Fort Augustus without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 7h 30m and costs £16 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Fort Augustus?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Ayr to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Fort Augustus bus from?

Ayr to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Ayr to Fort Augustus is to bus via Inverness which takes 7h 30m and costs £16 - £55. Alternatively, you can train via Perth, which costs £27 - £90 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Ayr to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Ayr to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Fort Augustus is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Ayr to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1066+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Ayr to Fort Augustus - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Fort Augustus by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
7h 30m
£17–52
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 19m
£27–88
Drive 164.3 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Fort Augustuscar 164.3 mi
3h 20m
£40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
7h 55m
£26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 27m
£73–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 42m
£73–99

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Map of how to get from Ayr to Fort Augustus.

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Distance: 238.3 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Fort Augustus, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2, and Drum Green in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Tourist Information via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, and Drum Green in around 8h 19m.

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