How to travel from Saint Davids to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Fort Augustus is around 860km (534 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Saint Davids 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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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Buchanan Bus Station then Bus Station and then to Medical Centre.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Tourist Information.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £280($335)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance860km (534 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 19h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Saint Davids and Fort Augustus is around 860km (534 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 586km (364 miles)

It takes around 13h 45m to get from Saint Davids and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information. instead which will take 7h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 19h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Hinckley St, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 50m.

National Express, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information. instead which will take 7h 40m.

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 Saint Davids and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 860km (534 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 45m and will usually cost around £280 ($335).

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Transport options from Saint Davids to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 5 similar
7h 40m
£250($295)
5 times a day1,037km (644 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane and bus8h 45m
£300($355)
5 times a day1,045km (650 miles)
Train to Wilmslow, plane and bus9h 35m
£280($330)
5 times a day1,010km (628 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane and bus9h 40m
£180($210)
twice daily999km (621 miles)
Train to Rhoose, plane and bus9h 50m
£295($350)
3 times a week1,066km (662 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane and bus10h 55m
£225($265)
5 times a day1,146km (712 miles)
Bus
19h 50m
£64($76)
once daily1,131km (703 miles)
Train and Bus + 3 similar
13h 45m
£280($335)
5 times a day1,162km (722 miles)
Train to Crewe, bus13h 55m
£280($335)
once a week1,178km (732 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, bus14h 45m
£205($240)
once a week1,064km (661 miles)
Train to Crewe, bus16h 5m
£185($215)
once a week1,182km (735 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
£150($175)
on demand860km (534 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