Planning a day trip, a short break or a long holiday? There are many ways to get to us and start your Highland exploration whatever your budget and schedule.
Fort Augustus is located on the A82 33 miles from Fort William and 34 miles from Inverness.
From Glasgow take the A82 via Crianlarich and Fort William to Fort Augustus – 132 miles.
From Edinburgh take the M90 to Perth, the A9 to Dalwhinnie, the A86 to Spean Bridge and the A82 to Fort Augustus - 157 miles.
From Aberdeen take the A96 via Nairn to Inverness, then the A82 to Fort Augustus – 141 miles.
Local and national hire car companies operate throughout the area.
Fly into one of the Scottish Airports and hire a car to enjoy the freedom and the scenery to the full. Inverness airport is only 1 hour from Fort Augustus. Easyjet flies from London Luton, and flights are available from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Alternately fly into an international airport such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, Prestwick or Aberdeen.
Several coach operators run daily services throughout the Highlands. Buses run to Fort Augustus from Fort William, Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Trains run from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Fort William and Inverness. Overnight sleepers are available from London to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fort William and Inverness. The steam train “The Jacobite” runs day trips from Fort William to Mallaig.