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How to get fromBen Nevis to Scafell Pikeby unknown, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike by unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, bus, train

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    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Walk from Bus Station to Scafell Pikeunknown unknown
    6h 37m

  2. Travel, train via Kendal

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort Williamunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4. Walk from Windermere to Scafell Pikeunknown unknown
    7h 57m

  3. Travel, train

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort Williamunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Walk from National Trust car park to Scafell Pikeunknown unknown
    7h 58m

  4. Travel, bus via Penrith

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    4. Walk from National Trust car park to Scafell Pikeunknown unknown
    8h 24m

  5. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    5. Walk from National Trust car park to Scafell Pikeunknown unknown
    9h 15m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 253.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Ben Nevis, Scotland and Scafell Pike, England?

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike. However, you can travel to Bus Station, take the bus to Anniesland Cross, walk to Anniesland, take the train to Glasgow Central Low Level, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then travel to Scafell Pike. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike via Fort William, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 7h 57m.

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