What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Fort Augustus?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Fort Augustus is to car ferry and drive which costs £55 - £120 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Fort Augustus?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Fort Augustus is to fly and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

How far is it from Belfast to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Belfast and Fort Augustus is 261 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Fort Augustus without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Fort Augustus without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Fort Augustus?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Belfast to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Fort Augustus bus from?

Belfast to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Belfast to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 699+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Belfast to Fort Augustus - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Fort Augustus by plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
5h 34m
£98–211
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
7h 23m
£54–165
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
11h 47m
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain
13h 18m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Spean Bridgetrain
14h 15m
£122–391
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus
7h 53m
£55–135
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
9h 8m
£99–267
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
9h 38m
£96–257
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus
8h 13m
£159–284
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
12h 34m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Fort Augustuscar
6h 44m
£57–117

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Fort Augustus.

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Distance: 259.4 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Fort Augustus, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Fort Augustus. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport, take the train to Inverness, walk to Inverness Union Street, then take the bus to Fort Augustus. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Fort Augustus via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 11h 47m.

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