How to travel from Ullapool to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Fort Augustus is around 128km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ullapool to Fort Augustus by 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 AugustusUllapool if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Tourist Information.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance128km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Fort Augustus by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).

The distance between Ullapool and Fort Augustus is around 128km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Ullapool and Fort Augustus by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you drive to Fort Augustus. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Ullapool and Fort Augustus. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Tourist Information. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Ullapool and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 128km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Fort Augustus is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).

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Transport options from Ullapool to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
£20($24)
twice daily145km (90 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£23($27)
on demand128km (79 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