How to travel from Fort Augustus to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort Augustus and Belfast is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Belfast by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Fort Augustus if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£48($57)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£55($65)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Belfast by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Fort Augustus and Belfast is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Fort Augustus and Belfast by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Belfast is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Belfast is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Belfast. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fort Augustus and Belfast. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Belfast. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Fort Augustus to Belfast. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 8h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Belfast is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 50m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 422km (262 miles) |
| Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane | 4h 60m | £86($100) | twice daily | 391km (243 miles) |
| Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane | 5h 35m | £80($95) | twice daily | 426km (264 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £205($245) | every 3 hours | 591km (367 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 8h 50m | £48($57) | every 20 mins | 432km (268 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 55m | £55($65) | every 20 mins | 422km (262 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 40m | £61($72) | every 4 hours | 422km (262 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort Augustus and Belfast
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast