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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Carlisle and Fort Augustus is 230 miles. The road distance is 229.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Fort Augustus without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs £26 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Carlisle to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

Carlisle to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Fort Augustus is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Carlisle to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Carlisle to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Fort Augustus is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Carlisle to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 596+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Carlisle to Fort Augustus - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle 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
best
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station915
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
7h 33m
£26–43
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean BridgeEdinburgh - Fort William
7h 49m
£77–167
Drive 228.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Fort Augustus228.2 mi
4h 22m
£57–81
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus StationX95
2. Take the bus from George Street to An Aird OneE4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
10h 43m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Fort Augustus.

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Distance: 228.2 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Fort Augustus, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Medical Centre via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 7h 49m.

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