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

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There are 4 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
    £61–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    6h 15m
    £31–67

  3. Drive  135.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Augustuscar car 135.9 mi
    3h 53m
    £34–49

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    6h 10m
    £48–72

Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Augustus by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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