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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus is to fly and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Spean Bridge via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Manchester to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Manchester and Fort Augustus is 348 miles. The road distance is 349 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £210 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Manchester to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Fort Augustus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Fort Augustus is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Manchester to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Manchester to Fort Augustus - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
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
9h 40m
£41–63
Train
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 to Spean Bridgetrain
9h 42m
£95–207
Drive 346.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Fort Augustuscar 346.9 mi
6h 23m
£86–125
Fly Manchester Airport 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
5h 57m
£97–233
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
11h 28m
£101–148
Fly Manchester Airport 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
8h 36m
£112–293
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
9h 25m
£91–193

Manchester to Fort Augustus by bus

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Fort Augustus.

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Distance: 346.4 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Fort Augustus Abertarff Place via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 9h 42m.

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