Fort Augustus travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Augustus

With a population of 670, Fort Augustus is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fort Augustus to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus in April
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Augustus in April
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fort Augustus

Plane

Although Fort Augustus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 88 miles from Fort Augustus. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Augustus departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Augustus, followed by LNER. The train journey from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh takes 3h 43m and costs around £61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £125 for a 7h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Augustus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 100 miles from Fort Augustus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Augustus, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Fort Augustus takes 218 miles and will cost you around £30. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

Although Fort Augustus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 88 miles from Fort Augustus. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Augustus departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Augustus, followed by LNER. The train journey from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh takes 3h 43m and costs around £61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £125 for a 7h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Augustus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 100 miles from Fort Augustus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Augustus, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Fort Augustus takes 218 miles and will cost you around £30. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Fort Augustus

Airlines serving Fort Augustus

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort Augustus

Average rates range from around £144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Augustus

Most booked hotels in Fort Augustus

The Lovat, Loch Ness
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£204+
The Cluanie Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£243+
Loch Ness Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£138+
Morag's Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£35+
The Inch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£169+

Hiring a car in Fort Augustus

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Fort Augustus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Fort Augustus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73.