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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    5h 26m
    £62–159

  2. Bus via Perth

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Medical Centre to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 37m
    £28–51

  3. Drive 135.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Edinburghcar car 135.5 mi
    3h 51m
    £33–48

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Medical Centre to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    5h 37m
    £35–72

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    6h 27m
    £49–83

Fort Augustus to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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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 Medical Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park and Ride in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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