How to travel from Cotswolds to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Cotswolds and Fort Augustus is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fort Augustus → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£63($74)
Multiple bus operators
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 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£245($285)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).
The distance between Cotswolds and Fort Augustus is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Cotswolds and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £255 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cotswolds and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cotswolds and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cotswolds to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Elkstone Combend Farm, Gloucester Transport Hub arrival, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Digbeth Hinckley St, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Cotswolds and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Cotswolds and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 772km (480 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around £245 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus + 5 similar | 5hrs | £255($300) | 5 times a week | 774km (481 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | £180($210) | 5 times a week | 857km (533 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane and bus | 6h 10m | £245($290) | 5 times a week | 1,012km (629 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane and bus | 6h 35m | £235($275) | 5 times a week | 1,003km (624 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 8h 10m | £150($180) | 5 times a week | 964km (599 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 8h 20m | £170($205) | 5 times a week | 966km (600 miles) |
Bus | 14h 15m | £63($74) | 5 times a week | 829km (515 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 9h 40m | £245($285) | 5 times a day | 910km (565 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, bus | 13h 20m | £260($305) | once a week | 972km (604 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, bus | 14h 25m | £115($140) | 5 times a week | 850km (528 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | £135($160) | on demand | 772km (480 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cotswolds and Fort Augustus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Airlines
Loganair
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