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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Fort Augustus by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    7h 45m
    £81–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Medical Centrebus bus 919
    7h 48m
    £29–48

  3. Drive 246.7 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Fort Augustuscar car 246.7 mi
    4h 43m
    £60–87

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Medical Centrebus bus
    7h 21m
    £135–298

  5. Bus via Halston Hotel

    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. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustus Abertarff Placebus bus
    9h 9m
    £29–46

Penrith to Fort Augustus by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Fort Augustus, Scotland?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Medical Centre via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Medical Centre via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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