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

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Ben Nevis by train, bus, or unknown

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Ben Nevisunknown unknown
    5h 5m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Walk from Fort William to Ben Nevisunknown unknown
    6h 43m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Ben Nevisunknown unknown
    5h 41m

  4. Bus, travel #2

    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Ben Nevisunknown unknown
    5h 41m

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  • Distance: 208.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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 train to Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then travel to Ben Nevis. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Ben Nevis via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Dalmuir, and Fort William in around 6h 43m.

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