How to travel from Fort Augustus to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Wells is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Wells 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bath.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance848km (527 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Wells

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Wells by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Wells is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 673km (418 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Fort Augustus and Wells by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Wells is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Wells. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Wells. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Bath. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

Scottish Citylink, National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Wells. Buses run once daily and take around 15hrs 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 Wells. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Wells is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Wells. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Wells. The distance is around 848km (527 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Wells is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Wells

Transport options from Fort Augustus to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
4h 20m
£175($205)
5 times a day806km (501 miles)
Bus to Bus Station, plane6h 20m
£100($120)
every 20 mins774km (481 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
£245($290)
5 times a day1,014km (630 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
£285($340)
5 times a day910km (566 miles)
Bus to Bus Station, plane and train7h 10m
£255($300)
once daily919km (571 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15hrs
£50($59)
once daily1,055km (656 miles)
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station15h 40m
£68($81)
once daily926km (575 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
£145($175)
on demand848km (527 miles)

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Airports near Wells

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Wells
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Wells
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Wells