How to travel from Fort Augustus to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Southampton is around 808km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Southampton by bus, car, plane and train. 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 Fort William Bus Station and then to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
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6 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 Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance907km (563 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Southampton by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Southampton is around 808km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)

It takes around 13h 40m to get from Fort Augustus and Southampton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Southampton is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Southampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Southampton. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Southampton. 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 13h 40m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and National Express run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Southampton. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m 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 Southampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Southampton. The distance is around 907km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Southampton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 40m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Southampton

Transport options from Fort Augustus to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 6 similar
5h 30m
£255($300)
twice daily808km (502 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train4h 45m
£200($235)
every 2 hours901km (560 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5hrs
£185($220)
every 2 hours898km (558 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5h 10m
£220($260)
every 2 hours924km (574 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 25m
£175($205)
every 2 hours947km (588 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 35m
£265($310)
every 2 hours904km (562 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane and train7h 5m
£130($155)
twice daily866km (538 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
£52($62)
once daily977km (607 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
£155($185)
on demand907km (563 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton