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

The cheapest way to get from Fort Augustus to Balloch is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort Augustus to Balloch is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Augustus and Balloch?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Augustus to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road via Fort William and Kinlochleven Road End. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Fort Augustus to Balloch?

The distance between Fort Augustus and Balloch is 116 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Augustus to Balloch without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Fort Augustus to Balloch, including transfers.

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

Fort Augustus to Balloch bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.

Train or bus from Fort Augustus to Balloch?

The best way to get from Fort Augustus to Balloch is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £90 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Fort Augustus to Balloch bus arrive?

Fort Augustus to Balloch bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.

Can I drive from Fort Augustus to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Augustus to Balloch is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Fort Augustus to Balloch.

Where can I stay near Balloch?

There are 892+ hotels available in Balloch.

Fort Augustus to Balloch - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Fort Augustus to Balloch 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 Fort Augustus to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Kinlochleven Road End to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 915
4h 50m
£18–31
Train
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Dumbarton Centraltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
5h 6m
£25–87
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Ballochcar 115.8 mi
2h 22m
£29–42

Fort Augustus to Balloch by bus

70Weekly Buses

4h 50mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Augustus to Balloch.

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Distance: 115.6 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Fort Augustus, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Fort William Bus Station, Fort William, North Ballachulish, and Kinlochleven Road End in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Spean Bridge to Dumbarton Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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