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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 19h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 9h 46m and costs £130 - £190.

How far is it from Colchester to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Colchester and Fort Augustus is 625 miles. The road distance is 535.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Fort Augustus without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 15m and costs £210 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Colchester to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

Colchester to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Colchester to Fort Augustus is to bus which takes 19h 26m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £200 and takes 13h 39m.

Where does the Colchester to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Colchester to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Fort Augustus is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Colchester to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Colchester to Fort Augustus - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Tourist Information via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 1 and Glenurquhart High School. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.

There are 8 ways to get from Colchester to Fort Augustus by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingussietrain
4. Take the taxi from Kingussie to Fort Augustustaxi
11h 15m
£210–427
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
19h 26m
£54–138
Drive 532.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Fort Augustuscar 532.8 mi
9h 46m
£131–189
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Road Endbus
4. Take the taxi from Road End to Fort Augustustaxi
7h 48m
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
13h 39m
£107–199
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 17 bus, line 312 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 1 to Glenurquhart High Schoolbus
5. Take the bus from Glenurquhart High School to Tourist Informationbus
8h 44m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 17 bus, line 312 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 1 to Glenurquhart High Schoolbus
4. Take the bus from Glenurquhart High School to Tourist Informationbus
8h 57m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, line 17 bus, line 312 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 1 to Glenurquhart High Schoolbus
5. Take the bus from Glenurquhart High School to Tourist Informationbus
8h 44m

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 621.2 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Tourist Information via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 1, and Glenurquhart High School in around 19h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Tourist Information via Peterborough, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 1, and Glenurquhart High School in around 13h 39m.

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