The average bus between Cardiff and Fort Augustus takes 20h 17m and the fastest bus takes 18h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Fort Augustus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Fort Augustus. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Fort Augustus at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 20h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Fort Augustus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Fort Augustus station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.
Cardiff to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Cardiff and Fort Augustus is 637.3 km. The road distance is 865 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Fort Augustus via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 14h 57m.