How far is it from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike?

The distance between Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike is 268 miles.

How do I travel from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike without a car?

The best way to get from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike without a car is to travel and train which takes 7h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scafell Pike?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Scafell Pike.

Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike by unknown, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel, train
best
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort William
2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
4. Walk from Keswick to Scafell Pike
7h 35m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
4. Walk from Keswick to Scafell Pike
8h 17m
Travel, bus, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Buchanan Bus StationE5
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Ravenglass for Eskdale
5. Walk from Ravenglass for Eskdale to Scafell Pike
8h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike.

Launch map view

Distance: 266.6 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Ben Nevis, Scotland and Scafell Pike, England?

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike. However, you can travel to Fort William, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Penrith Rail Station, take the bus to Keswick, then travel to Scafell Pike. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Penrith Rail Station, and Keswick in around 8h 17m.

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