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

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There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Fort Augustus by train, bus, or car

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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 to Spean Bridgetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    7h 38m
    £81–142

  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 Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus
    8h 10m
    £30–46

  3. Drive  246.7 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Fort Augustuscar car 246.7 mi
    4h 43m
    £62–89

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort Augustusbus bus Ember
    10h 9m
    £74–153

Penrith to Fort Augustus by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Fort Augustus Abertarff Place via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Fort Augustus via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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