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Fort Augustus travel guide

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Augustus in January
Estimated hotel price
£89
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, Finnair, British Airways 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 Scotrail. The train journey from Fort Augustus to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around £131 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £204 for a 8h 04m 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 Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fort Augustus using Megabus or FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Fort Augustus takes 197 miles and will cost you around £51. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 218 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, Finnair, British Airways 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 Scotrail. The train journey from Fort Augustus to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around £131 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £204 for a 8h 04m 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 Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fort Augustus using Megabus or FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Fort Augustus takes 197 miles and will cost you around £51. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 218 miles.

Airports near Fort Augustus

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Fort Augustus

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort Augustus

Average rates range from around £133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £150 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Augustus

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The Highland Club
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£265+
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The Lovat, Loch Ness
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£176+
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The Cluanie Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£220+
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Morag's Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£36+
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Loch Ness Gate House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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The Inch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£151+
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Hiring a car in Fort Augustus

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

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