How to travel from Fort Augustus to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Bristol is around 742km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Bristol by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Bristol Bond St.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £70($83)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance815km (507 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Bristol by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Bristol is around 742km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 647km (402 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Fort Augustus and Bristol by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Bristol is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Bristol. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Bristol. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort William Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Bristol. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Bristol. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Fort Augustus and Bristol. 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 Fort Augustus to Bristol is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

How do I get from Fort Augustus to Bristol

Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Bristol

Transport options from Fort Augustus to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
3h 20m
£155($185)
every 2 hours774km (481 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane5h 25m
£100($120)
twice daily742km (461 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train4h 50m
£265($315)
every 2 hours814km (506 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5hrs
£245($285)
every 2 hours998km (620 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 15m
£305($360)
every 3 hours878km (546 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 20m
£70($83)
twice daily849km (527 miles)
Bus via Fort William, Bus Station13h 45m
£53($63)
once daily1,030km (640 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
£140($165)
on demand815km (507 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol