How far is it from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike?

The distance between Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike is 255 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 bus and train via Glasgow which takes 7h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m 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 - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike by unknown, bus, or train

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

Travel, bus, train via Glasgow
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1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
4. Walk from Keswick to Scafell Pike
7h 1m
Travel, train
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, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Haymarket StationE4 / ...
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
4. Walk from Keswick to Scafell Pike
7h 44m
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

Questions & Answers

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

Launch map view

Distance: 253.8 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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 Bus Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, 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 Fort William, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, Penrith Rail Station, and Keswick in around 7h 35m.

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