What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus is to fly and bus which takes 6h 23m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Fort Augustus via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Spean Bridge via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Fort Augustus is 355 miles. The road distance is 350.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus without a car is to train which takes 10h 23m and costs £85 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus?

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus bus from?

Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus train from?

Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus is to train which takes 10h 23m and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Victoria Rail Station, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain
10h 23m
£90–221
Bus via Victoria Rail Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 41m
£42–69
Drive 348.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Fort Augustuscar 348.5 mi
6h 26m
£87–125
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
6h 23m
£99–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
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 57m
£59–129
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
9h 2m
£112–306

Greater Manchester to Fort Augustus by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 352.5 mi
Duration: 10h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Fort Augustus Abertarff Place via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Fort Augustus via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 10h 41m.

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