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
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 142 km from Fort Augustus. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Augustus departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Augustus, followed by LNER. The train journey from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh takes 3h 30m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £71 for a 5h 36m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Fort Augustus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 161 km 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, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Fort Augustus takes 362 km and will cost you around £6. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 369 km.
Airlines serving Fort Augustus
Where to stay in Fort Augustus
Average rates range from around £136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £151 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Augustus
Most booked hotels in Fort Augustus
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 £17.81 and £23.74.