The average bus between Gateshead and Penrith takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gateshead 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 every 3 hours between Gateshead and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Gateshead 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 Gateshead to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Penrith station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Gateshead to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Eldon Square Bus Station.
Gateshead to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Town Hall station.
The distance between Gateshead and Penrith is 81.1 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Town Hall via Bus Station, Cranstons, and Bus Station in around 4h 16m.