How to travel from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Fort Augustus is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fort Augustus 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 Fort AugustusGlasgow Airport (GLA) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Medical Centre.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance211km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fort Augustus by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Fort Augustus is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 143km (89 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Fort Augustus by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you drive to Fort Augustus. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fort Augustus. 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 3h 50m.

Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Fort Augustus. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Fort Augustus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to drive which will take 2h 45m and cost around £37 ($44).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Medical Centre. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Fort Augustus is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 211km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fort Augustus is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).

How do I get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fort Augustus

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 50m
£31($37)
twice daily212km (132 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£37($44)
on demand211km (131 miles)

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Airports near Fort Augustus

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

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Fort Augustus
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Fort Augustus