How to travel from Isle of Wight to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Isle of Wight and Fort Augustus is around 925km (575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Fort Augustus by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train, plane and bus

Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to Brighton then London St Pancras International LL and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Fort Augustus by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around £160 ($190) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Isle of Wight and Fort Augustus is around 925km (575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 752km (467 miles)

It takes around 13h 15m to get from Isle of Wight and Fort Augustus by ferry, train and bus.

The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Fort Augustus is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Fort Augustus is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £160 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Woking then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Wight to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to Brighton then London St Pancras International LL and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 13h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Fort Augustus is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Isle of Wight to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train, plane and bus + 5 similar
5h 40m
£205($245)
every 3 hours929km (577 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus5h 50m
£205($240)
every 3 hours1,012km (629 miles)
Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train, plane and bus5h 60m
£200($235)
every 3 hours925km (575 miles)
Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, plane, train and bus7h 20m
£290($345)
every 3 hours975km (606 miles)
Ferry, Plane, Train and Bus7h 30m
£275($325)
5 times a day967km (601 miles)
Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train, plane and bus7h 50m
£225($265)
4 times a week990km (615 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus + 1 similar
13h 15m
£160($190)
6 times a week1,160km (721 miles)
Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, train and bus16h 20m
£305($360)
6 times a week1,187km (737 miles)
Ferry and Car
11h 5m
£175($210)
hourly954km (593 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