How to travel from Londonderry to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Fort Augustus is around 525km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 5m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Londonderry to Fort Augustus by train, ferry, bus, 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 → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train and bus
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£355($420)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Medical Centre.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£63($75)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Fort Augustus.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£78($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Fort Augustus by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £355 ($420).
The distance between Londonderry and Fort Augustus is around 525km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Londonderry and Fort Augustus by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Fort Augustus is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx £355 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Fort Augustus is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Londonderry to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Medical Centre. instead which will take 10h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train and bus + 1 similar | 6h 5m | £355($420) | 4 times a day | 565km (351 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 20m | £355($420) | 4 times a day | 634km (394 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 10h 45m | £63($75) | every 20 mins | 578km (359 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 11h 35m | £75($89) | twice a week | 573km (356 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Great Victoria Street, ferry and bus | 12h 15m | £88($105) | 6 times a week | 608km (378 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8hrs | £78($90) | every 4 hours | 525km (326 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Fort Augustus
Train operators
Translink UK
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
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