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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley to Fort Augustusby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Augustus by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    5h 45m
    £48–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    5h 56m
    £20–29

  3. Drive  135.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Augustuscar car 135.9 mi
    3h 53m
    £35–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    6h 20m
    £39–55

  5. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    6h 27m
    £34–63

  6. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridgetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    6h 50m
    £53–108

Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Augustus by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Fort Augustus, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Augustus via George Street, Fort William, and Fort William Bus Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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