The average bus between Carnforth and Penrith takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carnforth to Penrith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Carnforth and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Penrith at 8:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Carnforth to Penrith? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Penrith station via Bowness Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Carnforth to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.
Carnforth to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Carnforth and Penrith is 59.8 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Rail Station via Bowness Pier in around 3h 48m.