What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Penrith?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Penrith is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Penrith?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Penrith is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Booth's Supermarket via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Basildon to Penrith?

The distance between Basildon and Penrith is 309 miles. The road distance is 296.6 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Penrith without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Penrith?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Basildon to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Penrith bus from?

Basildon to Penrith bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Penrith?

The best way to get from Basildon to Penrith is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Basildon to Penrith bus arrive?

Basildon to Penrith bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Penrith is 297 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Basildon to Penrith.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 857+ hotels available in Penrith.

Basildon to Penrith - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basildon to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 5m
£112–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Booth's Supermarketbus
10h 25m
£38–71
Drive 294.9 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Penrithcar 294.9 mi
4h 52m
£72–104
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 16m
£126–327
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 29m
£138–223
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 54m
£133–332
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 33m
£99–343
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 18m
£113–323
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 13m
£90–232
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 24m
£101–227
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 56m
£97–227

Basildon to Penrith by train, foot, and bus

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5h 5mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.3 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Penrith, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Booth's Supermarket via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 25m.

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