How to travel from Wrexham to Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
The distance between Wrexham and Fort Augustus is around 622km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Wrexham 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.
👋 Also check out Fort Augustus → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Manchester Airport, Buchanan Bus Station then Bus Station and then to Medical Centre.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness then take the bus to Tourist Information.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Fort Augustus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 11h 15m. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Wrexham and Fort Augustus is around 622km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Wrexham and Fort Augustus by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Fort Augustus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Fort Augustus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wrexham and Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wrexham and Fort Augustus. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Fort Augustus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Manchester Airport, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Wrexham and Fort Augustus. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Fort Augustus. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV) then take the bus to Tourist Information. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Wrexham and Fort Augustus. The distance is around 622km (386 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Fort Augustus is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Fort Augustus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 35m | £190($225) | 5 times a day | 648km (403 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 5h 5m | £220($260) | 5 times a day | 786km (488 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 6h 20m | £160($190) | 5 times a day | 744km (462 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 6h 50m | £265($315) | 5 times a day | 876km (544 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 7h 20m | £135($160) | twice daily | 760km (472 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | £52($62) | once daily | 668km (415 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 10m | £160($190) | 5 times a day | 746km (464 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, bus | 9hrs | £155($180) | 6 times a week | 637km (396 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, Bus | 9h 15m | £66($78) | every 20 mins | 628km (390 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | £105($125) | on demand | 622km (386 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wrexham and Fort Augustus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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