How to travel from Fort Augustus to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Newport is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Newport 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 Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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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 Newport South Wales Train Station.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance826km (513 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Newport

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Newport by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Newport is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (390 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Fort Augustus and Newport by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Newport is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Newport. 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 Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Newport. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Newport. 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 15m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Newport. Buses run twice 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 Fort Augustus to Newport. 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 Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Newport is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Newport. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Newport. The distance is around 826km (513 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Newport is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Newport

Transport options from Fort Augustus to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 50m
£170($200)
every 2 hours816km (507 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5hrs
£265($315)
every 2 hours824km (512 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 50m
£320($375)
every 3 hours920km (572 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane and train5h 55m
£115($135)
twice daily784km (487 miles)
Bus
14h 15m
£71($84)
twice daily912km (567 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
£145($170)
on demand826km (513 miles)

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Airports near Newport

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Newport
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Newport
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Newport