How to travel from Fort Augustus to Penzance, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort Augustus and Penzance is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Penzance by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Penzance → Fort Augustus if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Newquay (NQY).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost£295($345)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Penzance.
- Duration19hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Aberdeen and then to Penzance.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£365($430)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Penzance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Penzance by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($345).
The distance between Fort Augustus and Penzance is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 783km (486 miles)
It takes around 16h 45m to get from Fort Augustus and Penzance by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Penzance is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx £295 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Penzance. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Penzance. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Penzance. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort William Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19hrs.
Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and National Express run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Penzance. Buses run once daily and take around 19hrs 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 Penzance. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Newquay (NQY). instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Penzance. The distance is around 1,109km (689 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Penzance is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 16h 45m and will usually cost around £365 ($430).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Penzance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 6hrs | £295($345) | every 3 hours | 992km (616 miles) |
| Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train | 7h 15m | £260($305) | every 2 hours | 1,104km (686 miles) |
| Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, train and plane | 8hrs | £320($380) | every 3 hours | 1,016km (631 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 50m | £325($385) | twice daily | 1,013km (629 miles) |
| Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane and train | 9h 20m | £200($240) | twice daily | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 50m | £385($455) | every 2 hours | 1,126km (700 miles) |
Bus | 19hrs | £58($69) | once daily | 1,319km (820 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16h 45m | £365($430) | once a week | 1,454km (904 miles) |
| Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, train | 17h 25m | £325($385) | 5 times a week | 1,317km (818 miles) |
Drive | 11h 45m | £190($225) | on demand | 1,109km (689 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort Augustus and Penzance
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airports near Penzance
The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Penzance
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Penzance
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Penzance