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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Fort Augustus via Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Spean Bridge via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Windermere to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Windermere and Fort Augustus is 292 miles. The road distance is 274.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

Windermere to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

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

Windermere to Fort Augustus train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Windermere to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Windermere to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Fort Augustus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Windermere to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Fort Augustus is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Windermere to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Windermere to Fort Augustus - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Fort Augustus by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 53m
£88–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
10h 56m
£50–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
9h 53m
£76–130
Drive 272.9 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Fort Augustuscar 272.9 mi
5h 15m
£68–97

Windermere to Fort Augustus by train, foot, and bus

11Weekly Services

8h 53mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.6 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Fort Augustus via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Fort Augustus via Bus Station Night Std, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 10h 56m.

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