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

The cheapest way to get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh is to bus via Perth which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Augustus and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh?

The distance between Fort Augustus and Edinburgh is 220 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 26m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Fort Augustus to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Augustus to Edinburgh is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1677+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Fort Augustus to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 26m
£47–160
Bus via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X56
5h 50m
£24–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
5h 31m
£30–45
Drive 135.5 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Edinburghcar 135.5 mi
3h 53m
£33–48
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
6h 1m
£49–133
Train
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
6h 22m
£36–63

Fort Augustus to Edinburgh by bus and train

53Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 219.1 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Queensferry Street via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Augustus Abertarff Place to Edinburgh Waverley via Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 1m.

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