The distance between Thurso and Fort Augustus is around 223km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Thurso 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.
👋 Also check out Fort Augustus → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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There are several options for getting from Thurso to Fort Augustus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).
The distance between Thurso and Fort Augustus is around 223km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Thurso and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Thurso and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you drive to Fort Augustus. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thurso and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you drive to Fort Augustus. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso 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 4h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Thurso and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 223km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Bus | 4h 55m | £43($51) | twice daily | 295km (184 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £39($46) | on demand | 223km (138 miles) |
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