How to travel from Windsor to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Windsor and Fort Augustus is around 807km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Windsor to Fort Augustus by train, plane, 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 → Windsor if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Glasgow then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£46($54)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Windsor to Fort Augustus by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Windsor and Fort Augustus is around 807km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Windsor and Fort Augustus by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Windsor to Fort Augustus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Windsor and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Windsor and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Slough Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Glasgow and Fort William Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.
National Express, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Windsor and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Windsor and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 859km (534 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 3h 35m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 807km (501 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 897km (557 miles) |
| Train to Luton Airport Parkway, plane and bus | 4h 35m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 825km (513 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 20m | £275($325) | every 3 hours | 887km (551 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train and bus | 6h 45m | £250($295) | 5 times a day | 916km (569 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane and bus | 7h 35m | £255($305) | 5 times a day | 958km (595 miles) |
Bus | 12h 45m | £46($54) | once daily | 880km (547 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 10h 10m | £115($140) | once daily | 1,027km (638 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, bus | 13h 25m | £74($88) | once daily | 1,038km (645 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 15h 20m | £75($89) | twice a week | 996km (619 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | £150($175) | on demand | 859km (534 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Windsor and Fort Augustus
Train operators
South Western Railway
Thameslink
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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