How to travel from Tobermory to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Tobermory and Fort Augustus is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Tobermory to Fort Augustus by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Fort AugustusTobermory if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Lochaline Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Middle St Car Park and then to Fort Augustus Camp Site.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus

Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tobermory and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Tobermory to Fort Augustus by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £60 ($71).

The distance between Tobermory and Fort Augustus is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (64 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Tobermory and Fort Augustus by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Tobermory to Fort Augustus is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Tobermory and Fort Augustus is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tobermory and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lochaline Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Middle St Car Park and then to Fort Augustus Camp Site. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tobermory and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lochaline Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Middle St Car Park and then to Fort Augustus Camp Site. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tobermory to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lochaline Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Middle St Car Park and then to Fort Augustus Camp Site. instead which will take 2h 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tobermory to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lochaline Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Fort William Middle St Car Park and then to Fort Augustus Camp Site. instead which will take 2h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tobermory to Fort Augustus is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).

How do I get from Tobermory to Fort Augustus

Compare travel optionsbetween Tobermory and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Tobermory to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Bus
2h 55m
£60($71)
4 times a week148km (92 miles)
Ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, bus
4h 10m
£25($29)
twice daily183km (114 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Tobermory and Fort Augustus

Bus companies

Ferry operators

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