How to travel from Fort Augustus to Saint Albans, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort Augustus and Saint Albans is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Saint Albans by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saint Albans → 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 London Luton (LTN).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to London Victoria Coach Station.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£62($73)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to London Kings Cross.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Saint Albans
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Saint Albans by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 15h 25m. 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 £170 ($205).
The distance between Fort Augustus and Saint Albans is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (411 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Fort Augustus and Saint Albans by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Saint Albans is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort William Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.
Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Saint Albans. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 15h 25m 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 Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Saint Albans. The distance is around 830km (516 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Saint Albans is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £170 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Saint Albans
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £170($205) | every 2 hours | 762km (473 miles) |
| Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, Fly | 4hrs | £210($250) | every 2 hours | 847km (526 miles) |
| Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane | 5h 25m | £185($215) | twice daily | 753km (468 miles) |
| Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane | 6h 10m | £270($320) | twice daily | 835km (519 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £175($205) | every 2 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
Bus | 15h 25m | £62($73) | 4 times a day | 955km (594 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 9h 25m | £115($135) | once daily | 1,013km (630 miles) |
| Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, Train | 12h 40m | £70($83) | once daily | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Drive | 8h 60m | £145($170) | on demand | 830km (516 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort Augustus and Saint Albans
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Train operators
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airports near Saint Albans
The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans