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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Fort Augustus via Bus Station, Bus Station, Carlisle, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Windermere to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Windermere and Fort Augustus is 292 miles. The road distance is 275.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

Windermere to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Windermere to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Windermere to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Fort Augustus is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Windermere to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1091+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Windermere to Fort Augustus - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Windermere 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 Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
9h 12m
£81–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
11h 45m
£42–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Fort Williambus
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 44m
£74–127
Drive 274.1 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Fort Augustuscar 274.1 mi
5h 17m
£68–99
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
7h 57m
£118–276

Windermere to Fort Augustus by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Fort Augustus Abertarff Place via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Fort Augustus via Bus Station, Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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