How to travel from Fort Augustus to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Cardiff is around 803km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Cardiff 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, Plane and Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cardiff Kingsway GQ.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance847km (526 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Cardiff by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Cardiff is around 803km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Fort Augustus and Cardiff by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Cardiff is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £175 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Cardiff. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Cardiff. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort William Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Cardiff. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 30m 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 Cardiff. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Cardiff. The distance is around 847km (526 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Cardiff is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £175 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Cardiff

Transport options from Fort Augustus to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 3 similar
4hrs
£175($205)
every 2 hours835km (519 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5h 15m
£270($320)
every 2 hours843km (524 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6hrs
£320($380)
every 3 hours939km (583 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane and train6h 10m
£115($140)
twice daily803km (499 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
£72($85)
twice daily933km (579 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
£145($175)
on demand847km (526 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff