How to travel from Torquay to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Fort Augustus is around 936km (581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Torquay 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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Train, Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street then Inverness and then to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Fort Augustus Tourist Information.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £275($330)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Fort Augustus.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance963km (598 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Fort Augustus

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Fort Augustus by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).

The distance between Torquay and Fort Augustus is around 936km (581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 747km (464 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Torquay and Fort Augustus by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Torquay 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 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Torquay and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station, Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

National Express, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach Highlands run regular bus services between Torquay and Fort Augustus. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay 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 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Torquay and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 963km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Fort Augustus

Transport options from Torquay to Fort Augustus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar
4h 55m
£215($255)
every 3 hours936km (581 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus7h 25m
£320($380)
every 3 hours984km (612 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus7h 25m
£355($420)
5 times a day993km (617 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus8hrs
£190($225)
every 3 hours1,043km (648 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus8h 5m
£210($250)
5 times a day1,045km (649 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 45m
£72($85)
twice a week1,151km (715 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth17h 30m
£56($66)
once daily1,034km (643 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
£275($330)
5 times a day1,127km (700 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, bus14h 15m
£295($345)
6 times a week1,165km (724 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
£165($195)
on demand963km (598 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