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How to get fromCarlisle to Ben Nevisby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Ben Nevis by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Fort William Bus Station to Ben Nevisunknown unknown
    5h 48m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Walk from Fort William to Ben Nevisunknown unknown
    6h 14m

  3. Bus, travel via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    3. Walk from Fort William to Ben Nevisunknown unknown
    9h

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  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Ben Nevis. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow, walk to Buchanan Bus Stn, take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, then travel to Ben Nevis. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Ben Nevis via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Fort William in around 6h 14m.

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