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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus is to bus via Ayr which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2 and Drum Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Cairnryan and Fort Augustus is 286 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus without a car is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

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

Cairnryan to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £170 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Fort Augustus is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Cairnryan to Fort Augustus - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus by bus, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
8h 32m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inglis Way to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
11h 9m
£31–56
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 30m
£35–95
Drive 209 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus209 mi
4h 11m
£52–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean BridgeEdinburgh - Fort William
9h 33m
£81–110
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to BarrheadStranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean BridgeEdinburgh - Fort William
11h 56m
£102–161

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus.

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Distance: 284.4 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Fort Augustus, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, Bus Station Stance 2, and Drum Green in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Medical Centre via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Barrhead, Darnley Terminus, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, Spean Crescent, and Filling Station in around 11h 56m.

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