How to travel from Padstow to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Fort Augustus is around 949km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Padstow to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £285($335)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23, Glasgow then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £320($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance1,058km (657 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($335).

The distance between Padstow and Fort Augustus is around 949km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 735km (456 miles)

It takes around 16h 15m to get from Padstow and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Fort Augustus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £285 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodmin Parkway Station, Liskeard Lloyds Bank, Heathrow Airport London T23, Glasgow and Fort William Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.

National Express, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Padstow and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Padstow and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 1,058km (657 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 15m and will usually cost around £320 ($375).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Padstow to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 5m
£285($335)
every 3 hours949km (590 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 20m
£315($375)
5 times a day1,008km (626 miles)
Bus
19h 10m
£57($67)
once daily1,270km (789 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
16h 15m
£320($375)
6 times a week1,330km (826 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, bus17h 35m
£315($370)
6 times a week1,284km (798 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, bus17h 45m
£215($250)
once daily1,307km (812 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
£185($215)
on demand1,058km (657 miles)

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Airports near Fort Augustus

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

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Fort Augustus
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Fort Augustus