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

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Ballachulish by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Glasgow Airport (GLA)

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    4h 59m
    £63–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 915
    6h 4m
    £23–35

  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 49m
    £82–144

  4. Drive  200.3 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Ballachulishcar car 200.3 mi
    3h 42m
    £50–72

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 915
    5h 2m
    £46–84

  6. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Chisholms Garagebus bus 915
    7h 29m
    £34–64

Penrith to Ballachulish by train and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Chisholms Garage via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William, and Bus Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Tourist Information via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 4m.

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