How to travel from Fort Augustus to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort Augustus and Isle of Man is around 525km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Isle of Man by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → 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 Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£390($460)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Haymarket and then to Wigan North Western then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration13hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Heysham then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Isle of Man by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £390 ($460).
The distance between Fort Augustus and Isle of Man is around 525km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Fort Augustus and Isle of Man by bus, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Isle of Man is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £390 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fort Augustus and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) 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 Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Haymarket and then to Wigan North Western then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 10h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Isle of Man is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 3h 55m | £390($460) | every 2 hours | 726km (451 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 50m | £210($250) | twice daily | 844km (525 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13h 25m | £64($76) | 3 times a week | 525km (326 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 13hrs | £120($145) | 6 times a week | 765km (476 miles) |
| Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, ferry | 13h 10m | £57($68) | 3 times a week | 532km (330 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 20m | £135($160) | twice daily | 598km (371 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort Augustus and Isle of Man
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man