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Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Fort Augustus to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, and a flight costs an average of £228.
Distance: 160 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£73 Average Price Cheapest | £300 Average Price |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 17:51. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 6:54 |
Last train 17:51 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Scotrail from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh trainsScotrail trains will get you between Fort Augustus and Edinburgh from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Fort Augustus to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Fort Augustus and Edinburgh
Most Fort Augustus to Edinburgh trains use the Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Fort Augustus and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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