How to travel from Fort Augustus to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Glasgow is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Glasgow by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Glasgow by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Glasgow is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Fort Augustus and Glasgow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Glasgow is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Glasgow. We recommend that you drive to Glasgow. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Glasgow. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort William Bus Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Glasgow. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fort Augustus and Glasgow. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Glasgow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

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Transport options from Fort Augustus to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 10m
£30($35)
every 4 hours216km (134 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£37($44)
on demand214km (133 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow