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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus is to bus via Edinburgh Bus Station which costs £19 - £27 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Tourist Information via Bus Station Stance 1 and Glenurquhart High School. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus is 179 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 49m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Fort Augustus is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingussietrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the taxi from Kingussie to Fort Augustustaxi
4h 49m
£132–209
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
7h 28m
£20–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus E9
7h 7m
Drive 135.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fort Augustuscar 135.4 mi
3h 49m
£34–49

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 177.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Union Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 39m.

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