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How to get fromPenrith to Ballachulishby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Ballachulish by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    5h 1m
    £47–84

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    6h 5m
    £24–36

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    7h 18m
    £82–143

  4. Drive  200.3 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Ballachulishcar car 200.3 mi
    3h 42m
    £51–73

  5. Bus via Halston Hotel

    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 915
    7h 26m
    £30–55

Penrith to Ballachulish by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Ballachulish, Scotland?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Tourist Information via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William, and Bus Station in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Ballachulish via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 6h 5m.

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