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 £25 - £40 and takes 7h 11m.

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 Queensferry Street and arriving at Medical Centre via Bus Station Stance 2 and Drum Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus is 221 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 via Inverness which takes 6h 14m and costs £26 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus is to train via Inverness which takes 6h 14m and costs £26 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

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 1086+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Edinburgh to Fort Augustus - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus by train, bus, 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.

Train via Inverness
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 14m
£27–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
6h 24m
£26–41
Drive 135.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fort Augustuscar 135.4 mi
3h 49m
£33–48
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
7h 11m
£26–36
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
7h 26m
£70–89

Edinburgh to Fort Augustus by train and bus

46Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.3 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 3 hours.

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