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

From Fort Augustus to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the E14 bus from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus station to Bus Station, Fort William station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E4 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Dunblane station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Fort Augustus may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

304min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E14E14
Bus - E4E4
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tourist Information, Fort Augustus
    ID 670085644
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - E14E14
    Wait for bus
    E14
    Fort William
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Fort William
    ID 670085645
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    An Aird One, Fort William
    ID 670000227
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - E4E4
    Wait for bus
    E4
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bowling Green, Dunblane
    ID 66005850020
    160 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dunblane
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Fort Augustus to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E14 bus from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus station to Bus Station, Fort William station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E4 bus and finally take the X19 bus from Station Road, Ratho Station station to Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min. The bus and train schedule from Fort Augustus may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

313min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E14E14
Bus - E4E4
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tourist Information, Fort Augustus
    ID 670085644
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - E14E14
    Wait for bus
    E14
    Fort William
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Fort William
    ID 670085645
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    An Aird One, Fort William
    ID 670000227
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - E4E4
    Wait for bus
    E4
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road, Ratho Station
    ID 6200202260
    202 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206472
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    290 m • 4 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 264.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 304 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train schedule from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fort Augustus) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Fort Augustus to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the E14 bus from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus station to Bus Station, Fort William station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E4 bus and finally take the X19 bus from Station Road, Ratho Station station to Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min. The bus and train schedule from Fort Augustus may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

313min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E14E14
Bus - E4E4
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tourist Information, Fort Augustus
    ID 670085644
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - E14E14
    Wait for bus
    E14
    Fort William
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Fort William
    ID 670085645
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    An Aird One, Fort William
    ID 670000227
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - E4E4
    Wait for bus
    E4
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road, Ratho Station
    ID 6200202260
    202 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206472
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 304 minutes, using Bus line E14, Bus line E4, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 313 minutes, using Bus line E14, Bus line E4, Bus line X19.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 4 min.

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

    The E14 bus line goes from Tourist Information, Fort Augustus station near Fort Augustus to Fort William station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Fort William 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 5 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the E14 bus from the Tourist Information, Fort Augustus 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 Fort William station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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