How to get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 919 bus from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus station to Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 56 min.

296min
Bus - 919919
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fort Augustus
  • 2
    Bus - 919919
    Wait for bus
    919
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    218 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 919 bus from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus station to Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station. Next, take the M90 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 10 min.

370min
Bus - 919919
Bus - M90M90
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fort Augustus
  • 2
    Bus - 919919
    Wait for bus
    919
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    237 min
  • 7
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh
The distance between Fort Augustus, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 220.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 296 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus is located at Fort Augustus, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Medical Centre, Fort Augustus.

Bus stations close to Fort Augustus:

  • Medical Centre, Fort Augustus
  • Abertarff Place, Fort Augustus
  • Inchnacardoch Hotel, Fort Augustus
Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside
  • South Bridge, Old Town
Related Routes

By bus

To get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 919 bus from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus station to Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station. Next, take the M90 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 10 min.

370min
Bus - 919919
Bus - M90M90
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fort Augustus
  • 2
    Bus - 919919
    Wait for bus
    919
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness
    ID 670085865F
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    237 min
  • 7
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 296 minutes, using Bus line 919, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 370 minutes, using Bus line 919, Bus line M90.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fort Augustus and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The 919 bus line goes from Inverness station near Fort Augustus to Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station near Edinburgh in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Fort Augustus and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fort Augustus to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 919 bus from the Inverness stop near Fort Augustus in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fort Augustus and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station Stance 2, Inverness station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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