How to travel from Stirling to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Fort Augustus is around 207km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stirling to Fort Augustus by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Perth Broxden Park And Ride then Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance207km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Fort Augustus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).

The distance between Stirling and Fort Augustus is around 207km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (76 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Stirling and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stirling and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you drive to Fort Augustus. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stirling and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Perth Broxden Park And Ride and Inverness Bus Station Stance 3. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Stirling and Fort Augustus. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness 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 Stirling and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 207km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Stirling to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 15m
£42($50)
every 3 hours283km (176 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 60m
£47($56)
every 3 hours295km (183 miles)
Train to Inverness, Bus4h 40m
£51($60)
once daily295km (183 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£36($43)
on demand207km (129 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