How to travel from Kirkwall to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Fort Augustus is around 249km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Fort Augustus by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fort Augustus → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to John o' Groats, John O’ Groats Ferry Terminal, bus
Take a ferry to John o' Groats John O’ Groats Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£33($39)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Fort Augustus.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Fort Augustus by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Kirkwall and Fort Augustus is around 249km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Kirkwall and Fort Augustus by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Fort Augustus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Fort Augustus is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Kirkwall to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Fort Augustus is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 249km (154 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 25m | £240($285) | every 3 hours | 423km (263 miles) |
Ferry to John o' Groats, John O’ Groats Ferry Terminal, bus + 1 similar | 6h 10m | £33($39) | once daily | 297km (185 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 6h 50m | £52($62) | once daily | 327km (203 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 7h 30m | £120($140) | every 20 mins | 410km (255 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10hrs | £61($72) | 3 times a week | 482km (300 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Fort Augustus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
John O'Groats Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Fort Augustus
The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Fort Augustus
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from Fort Augustus