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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Filling Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Preston to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Preston and Fort Augustus is 409 miles. The road distance is 317.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Fort Augustus without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Preston to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

Preston to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Preston to Fort Augustus is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Preston to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Fort Augustus is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Preston to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
9h 33m
£53–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 914 / ...
10h 44m
£32–76
Drive 315.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Fort Augustuscar 315.6 mi
5h 48m
£78–112
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
7h 1m
£99–270
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
9h 57m
£84–194
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
13h 26m
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
9h 31m
£103–275

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 27mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Fort Augustus.

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Distance: 407 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Tourist Information via Haymarket, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 1, and Drum Green in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Filling Station in around 10h 44m.

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