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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Chester to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Chester and Fort Augustus is 367 miles. The road distance is 369.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Fort Augustus without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs £85 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Chester to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

Chester to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Chester to Fort Augustus is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Chester to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Chester to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Fort Augustus is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Chester to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 990+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Chester to Fort Augustus - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean BridgeEdinburgh - Fort William
10h 27m
£85–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
10h 40m
£52–74
Drive 366.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Fort Augustus366.9 mi
6h 40m
£92–132
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
6h 55m
£112–270
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to An Aird OneE4 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
12h 2m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
9h 30m
£106–255
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre
9h 42m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 364.5 mi
Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Medical Centre via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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