How to travel from Wells to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Wells and Fort Augustus is around 767km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Wells to Fort Augustus by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Fort Augustus → Wells if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street then Inverness and then to Tourist Information.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple bus operators
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 Tourist Information.
- Duration11hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wells to Fort Augustus by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Wells and Fort Augustus is around 767km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 673km (418 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Wells and Fort Augustus by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wells to Fort Augustus is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wells and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, Edinburgh Princes Street and Inverness. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.
Megabus UK, East Coast Buses, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Wells and Fort Augustus. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Wells and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 849km (527 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Fort Augustus is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 25m | £175($205) | 5 times a day | 805km (500 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | £100($120) | twice daily | 767km (477 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | £230($270) | 5 times a day | 845km (525 miles) |
| Fly to Aberdeen (ABZ), train and bus | 6h 15m | £285($340) | 5 times a day | 909km (565 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 40m | £145($170) | 5 times a day | 914km (568 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 35m | £61($72) | twice a week | 1,012km (629 miles) |
| Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 15hrs | £46($55) | once daily | 895km (556 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | £215($255) | 5 times a day | 997km (619 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, bus | 13h 35m | £235($275) | 6 times a week | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | £145($175) | on demand | 849km (527 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wells and Fort Augustus
Bus companies
First Bristol
Scottish Citylink
East Coast Buses
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Fort Augustus
The following major airports near Fort Augustus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Fort Augustus
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Fort Augustus
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from Fort Augustus