What is the cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus?

The cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 12h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus?

The fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Barnard Castle and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Galgate - Commercial Hotel and arriving at Fort Augustus via Dolphin Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Barnard Castle and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct train from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Spean Bridge via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Barnard Castle and Fort Augustus is 405 miles. The road distance is 288 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 36m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus?

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus bus from?

Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus train from?

Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus train arrive?

Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus Ember
9h 36m
£126–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
12h 9m
£60–143
Train, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain
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 40m
£129–188
Drive 286.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Fort Augustuscar 286.4 mi
5h 23m
£71–102
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
10h 19m
£105–206

Barnard Castle to Fort Augustus by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 402.3 mi
Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Fort Augustus via Tubwell Row, Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Fort Augustus via Tubwell Row, Dolphin Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 12h 9m.

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