How to travel from Bristol to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Bristol and Fort Augustus is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bristol to Fort Augustus by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fort Augustus → Bristol if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street then Inverness and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£62($73)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£235($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bristol to Fort Augustus by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between Bristol and Fort Augustus is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 647km (402 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bristol and Fort Augustus by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Fort Augustus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bristol and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bristol and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.
Megabus UK, East Coast Buses, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Fort Augustus. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Fort Augustus is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 815km (507 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Fort Augustus is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 25m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 773km (480 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | £265($315) | every 3 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
| Fly to Aberdeen (ABZ), train and bus | 5h 10m | £305($360) | every 3 hours | 877km (545 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train and bus | 6h 30m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 880km (547 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 35m | £150($180) | 5 times a day | 882km (548 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 25m | £62($73) | twice a week | 979km (608 miles) |
| Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 13h 50m | £50($59) | once daily | 862km (536 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 55m | £235($275) | 5 times a day | 964km (599 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, bus | 12h 40m | £245($290) | 6 times a week | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | £140($165) | on demand | 815km (507 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bristol and Fort Augustus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
East Coast Buses
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airports near Fort Augustus
The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Fort Augustus
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from Fort Augustus