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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Fort Augustus is to ferry and train and bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Fort Augustus is to fly and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs £150 - £310.

How far is it from Stromness to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Stromness and Fort Augustus is 194 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Fort Augustus without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Stromness to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 239+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Stromness to Fort Augustus - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Stromness to Fort Augustus by ferry, bus, 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
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information919
8h 3m
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information919
10h 35m
£39–61
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)KOI - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
5h 50m
£152–302
Ferry, bus via Medical Centre
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Medical Centre919
8h 37m
£51–71
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KOI - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre
8h 39m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland and Fort Augustus, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Fort Augustus. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Union Street, walk to Bus Station Stance 2, then take the bus to Tourist Information. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tourist Information via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Co-Op, Wick, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 10h 35m.

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