There are 5 ways to get from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 34m£62–159Drive 135.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburghcar 135.6 mi
3h 52m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 36m£37–69Bus via Queensferry Street
- Take the bus from Medical Centre to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
6h 11m£35–72Train
- Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
6h 29m£49–83
Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Spean Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Fort Augustus Abbey and Edinburgh is 221 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 34m and costs £60 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.
Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Spean Bridge station.
The best way to get from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Fort Augustus Abbey, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Fort Augustus, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Medical Centre to Bus Station Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £29–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Fort Augustus Abbey to Edinburgh.
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