There are 3 ways to get from Scotland to Fort Augustus by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus Ember
4h 59m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridgetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
5h£48–77Drive 132.8 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Fort Augustuscar 132.8 mi
2h 50m£33–48
Scotland to Fort Augustus by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Fort Augustus via Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Spean Bridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Scotland and Fort Augustus is 135 miles. The road distance is 133.6 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Fort Augustus without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £17 - £27.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Scotland to Fort Augustus, including transfers.
Scotland to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Fort Augustus train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Fort Augustus is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £17 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Scotland and Fort Augustus, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Fort Augustus via Fort William Bus Station in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridge 5 times a week. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Spean Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Scotland to Fort Augustus train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Spean Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Fort Augustus is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Scotland to Fort Augustus.
There are 278+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.