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

From Edinburgh to Fort Augustus by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus in Fort Augustus, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 312 bus from Balmacaan Road End, Drumnadrochit station to Tourist Information, Fort Augustus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 58 min.

358min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1717
Bus - 312312
Walk to Fort Augustus
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    224 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 1, Inverness
    ID 670085865G
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Drumnadrochit
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balmacaan Road End, Drumnadrochit
    ID 670061050A
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 312312
    Wait for bus
    312
    Fort Augustus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tourist Information, Fort Augustus
    ID 670085644
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Augustus
    Walk to
    Fort Augustus
    Station Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Fort Augustus by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus in Fort Augustus, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 312 bus from Balmacaan Road End, Drumnadrochit station to Tourist Information, Fort Augustus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 24 min.

384min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - 1717
Bus - 312312
Walk to Fort Augustus
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    620 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    230 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 1, Inverness
    ID 670085865G
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Drumnadrochit
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balmacaan Road End, Drumnadrochit
    ID 670061050A
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 312312
    Wait for bus
    312
    Fort Augustus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tourist Information, Fort Augustus
    ID 670085644
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Augustus
    Walk to
    Fort Augustus
    Station Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus

The distance between Edinburgh, Fort Augustus and Fort Augustus, Fort Augustus is approximately 359.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 358 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fort Augustus – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Fort Augustus and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside

Public transport stations close to Fort Augustus, Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus is located at Station Road, Fort Augustus and the nearest public transport station is Tourist Information, Fort Augustus.

Bus stations close to Fort Augustus:

  • Tourist Information, Fort Augustus

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Fort Augustus by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus in Fort Augustus, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 312 bus from Balmacaan Road End, Drumnadrochit station to Tourist Information, Fort Augustus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 24 min.

384min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - 1717
Bus - 312312
Walk to Fort Augustus
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    620 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    230 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 1, Inverness
    ID 670085865G
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Drumnadrochit
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balmacaan Road End, Drumnadrochit
    ID 670061050A
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 312312
    Wait for bus
    312
    Fort Augustus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tourist Information, Fort Augustus
    ID 670085644
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Augustus
    Walk to
    Fort Augustus
    Station Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 358 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 17, Bus line 312.

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

    The alternative route takes 384 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M90, Bus line 17, Bus line 312.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Fort Augustus?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Inverness station near Fort Augustus in Fort Augustus.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Fort Augustus in Fort Augustus by train and bus is about 5 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Fort Augustus?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Fort Augustus?

    Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Fort Augustus in Fort Augustus.

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