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How to get fromCumbria to Scottish Highlandsby train, bus, or unknown

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There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Scottish Highlands by train, bus, or unknown

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    6h 21m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 55m

  3. Bus, travel via Carlisle

    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 Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    8h 4m

  4. 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 Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    8h 11m

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  • Distance: 234.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Scottish Highlands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cumbria to Scottish Highlands. However, you can take the line 508 bus to Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, 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 Scottish Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Scottish Highlands via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Dalmuir, and Fort William in around 7h 55m.

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