How to travel from Fort Augustus to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort Augustus and Islay is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Islay by bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Fort Augustus if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£27($32)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Islay by bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).
The distance between Fort Augustus and Islay is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Fort Augustus and Islay by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Islay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fort Augustus and Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Islay. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £27 ($32).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 5h 10m | £220($260) | twice daily | 347km (216 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £27($32) | twice a week | 230km (143 miles) |
| Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, ferry | 7h 25m | £46($54) | twice daily | 328km (204 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort Augustus and Islay
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
West Coast Motors
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay