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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Spean Bridge via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Preston to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Preston and Fort Augustus is 322 miles. The road distance is 317.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Fort Augustus without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs £90 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Preston to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

Preston to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

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

Preston to Fort Augustus train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Preston to Fort Augustus is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Preston to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Fort Augustus train arrive?

Preston to Fort Augustus train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Fort Augustus is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Preston to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 28m
£94–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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 20m
£36–116
Drive 315.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Fort Augustuscar 315.6 mi
5h 49m
£78–112
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
7h 16m
£110–256
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustus Abertarff Placebus
10h 9m
£54–117
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
9h 39m
£125–330
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston 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 24m
£94–201

Preston to Fort Augustus by train, foot, and bus

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8h 28mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Fort Augustus via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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