How to travel from Oxford to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Oxford and Fort Augustus is around 757km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Oxford to Fort Augustus by train, plane, 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 Augustus → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, Glasgow then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£57($68)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Wolverhampton then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oxford to Fort Augustus by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Oxford and Fort Augustus is around 757km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 639km (397 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Oxford and Fort Augustus by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oxford and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oxford and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Central Bus Station, Glasgow and Fort William Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
Oxford Bus Company, National Express, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Oxford and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Oxford and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 802km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 3h 60m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 757km (470 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane and bus | 4h 20m | £220($260) | every 3 hours | 909km (565 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane and bus | 4h 45m | £210($245) | every 3 hours | 901km (560 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane and bus | 5hrs | £185($215) | every 3 hours | 951km (591 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | £57($68) | once daily | 939km (584 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 9h 45m | £225($265) | 5 times a day | 934km (581 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, bus | 11hrs | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 909km (565 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, bus | 11h 20m | £225($265) | 6 times a week | 893km (555 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | £140($165) | on demand | 802km (498 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oxford and Fort Augustus
Train operators
Thameslink
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Oxford Bus Company
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