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.
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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Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23, Glasgow then Fort William Bus Station and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 5m | £285($335) | every 3 hours | 949km (590 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 20m | £315($375) | 5 times a day | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Bus | 19h 10m | £57($67) | once daily | 1,270km (789 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 16h 15m | £320($375) | 6 times a week | 1,330km (826 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, bus | 17h 35m | £315($370) | 6 times a week | 1,284km (798 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central, bus | 17h 45m | £215($250) | once daily | 1,307km (812 miles) |
Drive | 11h 20m | £185($215) | on demand | 1,058km (657 miles) |
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Stagecoach Highlands
The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.