The average bus between Penrith and Backbarrow takes 3h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penrith to Backbarrow. 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 Penrith and Backbarrow. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Backbarrow at 8:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Penrith to Backbarrow? 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 Penrith to Backbarrow. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Backbarrow station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Penrith to Backbarrow bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Backbarrow bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at bypass station.
The distance between Penrith and Backbarrow is 48 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Rail Station to bypass via Bus Station, Thwaite Lane, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 29m.