There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Islay to Fort Augustus by ferry, bus, taxi, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry TerminalCm9
- Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from Station Road to Bus Station918
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
10h 3m£26–110Ferry, bus, taxi, train
- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochfyne Oyster Bar926
- Take the taxi from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Crianlarich
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Spean Bridge
10h 50m£103–232Ferry, bus via Glasgow
- Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry TerminalCm9
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Cross926
- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station915
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
13h£36–92Fly, bus
- Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ILY - GLA
- Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre
7h 25m£106–225
Isle of Islay to Fort Augustus by bus and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Isle of Islay to Fort Augustus is to ferry and bus via Glasgow which costs £35 - £95 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Isle of Islay to Fort Augustus is to fly and bus which takes 7h 25m and costs £100 - £230.
The distance between Isle of Islay and Fort Augustus is 144 miles.
The best way to get from Isle of Islay to Fort Augustus without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 3m and costs £25 - £110.
It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Isle of Islay to Fort Augustus, including transfers.
There are 1040+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.
What companies run services between Isle of Islay, Scotland and Fort Augustus, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Isle of Islay to Fort Augustus. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Colonsay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal, walk to Station Road, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to Medical Centre. Alternatively, you can take the line 451 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Lochfyne Oyster Bar, take the taxi to Crianlarich, take the train to Spean Bridge, walk to Spean Crescent, then take the line 919 bus to Medical Centre.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Islay to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Crianlarich to Spean Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £15–20
- 1st Class
- £25–35
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crianlarich to Spean Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- enquiries@westcoastmotors.co.uk
- Website
- westcoastmotors.co.uk
Bus from Station Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochfyne Oyster Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Anniesland Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £4–30
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £4–7
- Car Fare
- £24–30
Ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–60
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £7–11
- Car Fare
- £50–60
Ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £40–50
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Garelochhead Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1436 810 810
Faslane Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1436 268 286
- Website
- faslane-taxis.business.site
247 Cars
- Phone
- +44 1838 207 211
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