How to travel from Saint Albans to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Saint Albans and Fort Augustus is around 761km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Fort Augustus by plane, bus, train 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 → Saint Albans if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£68($81)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Fort Augustus by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).
The distance between Saint Albans and Fort Augustus is around 761km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (411 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Saint Albans and Fort Augustus by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Fort Augustus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Saint Albans and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Albans and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH, London Finchley Road, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Fort Augustus. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Albans and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 831km (516 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Fort Augustus is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £170 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £170($205) | every 3 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
| Fly to Inverness (INV), Bus | 4h 15m | £210($250) | every 3 hours | 847km (526 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 25m | £175($205) | every 3 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 60m | £300($355) | every 3 hours | 927km (576 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train and bus | 6h 40m | £160($190) | 5 times a day | 871km (541 miles) |
Bus | 14h 35m | £68($81) | twice daily | 938km (583 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 9h 50m | £115($135) | once daily | 1,013km (629 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, bus | 10h 10m | £205($245) | twice a week | 863km (536 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, Bus | 12h 40m | £63($75) | 6 times a week | 977km (607 miles) |
Drive | 8h 60m | £145($170) | on demand | 831km (516 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint Albans and Fort Augustus
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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