What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Fort Augustus?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Fort Augustus is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 15h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Fort Augustus?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Fort Augustus is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs £70 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Fort Augustus?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Fort Augustus. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Fort Augustus?

The distance between Cardiff and Fort Augustus is 520 miles. The road distance is 506.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Fort Augustus without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fort Augustus without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 13h 24m and costs £120 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Fort Augustus?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Cardiff to Fort Augustus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Fort Augustus bus from?

Cardiff to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Fort Augustus?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fort Augustus is to train via Crewe which takes 13h 24m and costs £120 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Fort Augustus bus arrive?

Cardiff to Fort Augustus bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Fort Augustus?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Fort Augustus is 506 miles. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Cardiff to Fort Augustus.

Where can I stay near Fort Augustus?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Fort Augustus.

Cardiff to Fort Augustus - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Fort Augustus by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
6h 56m
£71–214
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
18h 3m
£45–90
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridge
13h 24m
£122–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre919
15h 45m
£46–67
Drive 503.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Fort Augustus503.4 mi
9h 38m
£125–181
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre
9h 6m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird One
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centre
10h 2m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
10h 17m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
9h 26m
£120–289
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Information
10h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean BridgeEdinburgh - Fort William
14h 51m
£126–630

Cardiff to Fort Augustus by train, foot, and bus

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13h 24mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.8 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Fort Augustus, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Medical Centre via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Medical Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 15h 45m.

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