The distance between Fort Augustus and Barnstaple is around 865km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Barnstaple by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barnstaple → Fort Augustus if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Barnstaple by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Fort Augustus and Barnstaple is around 865km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 675km (420 miles)
It takes around 16h 20m to get from Fort Augustus and Barnstaple by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Barnstaple is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Navigation Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station and then to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Fort Augustus and Barnstaple. The distance is around 958km (595 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Barnstaple is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 20m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train + 3 similar | 5h 20m | £235($280) | 5 times a day | 958km (595 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 35m | £290($345) | every 20 mins | 865km (538 miles) |
Bus to Bus Station, plane and train | 7h 25m | £165($195) | every 20 mins | 925km (575 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 40m | £355($425) | 5 times a day | 979km (608 miles) |
Bus | 16h 20m | £72($85) | 4 times a week | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | £165($195) | on demand | 958km (595 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Scottish Citylink
Loganair
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.