The average bus between Cairnryan and Fort Augustus takes 9h 18m and the fastest bus takes 7h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Fort Augustus. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Fort Augustus at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Fort Augustus station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Cairnryan to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Fort Augustus is 242.3 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 37m.