How to travel from Fort Augustus to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Oban is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

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

👋 Also check out ObanFort Augustus if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Highland Theatre.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance121km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Oban

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Oban by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Oban is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (59 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Fort Augustus and Oban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Oban is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Oban. We recommend that you drive to Oban. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Oban. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort William Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and West Coast Motors run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Oban. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 30m 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 Oban. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Highland Theatre. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Oban. The distance is around 121km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Oban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

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Transport options from Fort Augustus to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 30m
£17($20)
twice daily129km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£21($25)
on demand121km (75 miles)

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Airports near Oban

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

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Oban
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Oban
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Oban