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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus is to fly and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Spean Bridge via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Manchester to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Manchester and Fort Augustus is 352 miles. The road distance is 348.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

Manchester to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Fort Augustus train from?

Manchester to Fort Augustus train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus is to train which takes 10h and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Manchester to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Manchester to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Fort Augustus train arrive?

Manchester to Fort Augustus train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Fort Augustus is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Manchester to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Manchester to Fort Augustus - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain
10h
£95–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
10h 27m
£41–65
Drive 346.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Fort Augustuscar 346.7 mi
6h 23m
£86–124
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
6h 1m
£98–235
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
10h 32m
£58–125
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
8h 40m
£112–304
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 34m
£73–169

Manchester to Fort Augustus by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 350.2 mi
Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Fort Augustus, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Fort Augustus Abertarff Place via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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