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How to get fromPenrith to Fort Augustusby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    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 Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus
    7h 58m
    £30–51

  2. Train via Clydebank

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    8h 5m
    £81–168

  3. Drive 246.7 mi

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

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus bus
    8h 12m
    £108–231

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    8h 33m
    £92–156

Penrith to Fort Augustus by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Penrith to Fort Augustus via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Fort Augustus Abertarff Place via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Dalmuir, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 8h 5m.

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