The distance between Newport and Fort Augustus is around 815km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Newport to Fort Augustus by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the bus to Abington, Buchanan Bus Station then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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There are several options for getting from Newport to Fort Augustus by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £77 ($90) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).
The distance between Newport and Fort Augustus is around 815km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (390 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Newport and Fort Augustus by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newport to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £77 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Newport and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newport and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff Queen Street Station Stop HF, Cathays, Abington, Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Newport and Fort Augustus. Buses run once a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Fort Augustus is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Newport and Fort Augustus. 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 Newport to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 3h 55m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 815km (507 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 4h 55m | £265($315) | every 3 hours | 824km (512 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £320($375) | every 3 hours | 919km (571 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 6h 40m | £280($330) | every 3 hours | 914km (568 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 7hrs | £140($170) | every 3 hours | 922km (573 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 7h 10m | £165($195) | 5 times a day | 924km (574 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | £77($90) | once a week | 871km (541 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 10hrs | £230($270) | 5 times a day | 940km (584 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, bus | 11h 45m | £250($295) | 5 times a day | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Train to Crewe, bus | 12h 15m | £130($150) | once daily | 944km (587 miles) |
Drive | 8h 55m | £145($170) | on demand | 826km (513 miles) |
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The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.