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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 via Glasgow

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    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 train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Walk from Bus Station to Scafell Pikeunknown unknown
    6h 43m

  2. Travel, train via Kendal

    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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4. Walk from Windermere to Scafell Pikeunknown unknown
    7h 57m

  3. 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 Halston Hotelbus bus
    4. Walk from Bus Station to Scafell Pikeunknown unknown
    8h 2m

  4. Travel, bus, train

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort Williamunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Walk from National Trust car park to Scafell Pikeunknown unknown
    8h 37m

  5. 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
    8h 46m

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  • Distance: 254.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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 Buchanan Bus Station, take the line 267 bus to Central Station, 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, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 7h 57m.

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