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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penrith is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penrith is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Penrith?

The distance between Cardiff and Penrith is 262 miles. The road distance is 258.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £75 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Cardiff to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penrith bus from?

Cardiff to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penrith train from?

Cardiff to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Penrith?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penrith is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £75 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Penrith bus arrive?

Cardiff to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Penrith train arrive?

Cardiff to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penrith is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Cardiff to Penrith.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Penrith?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Penrith?

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Where can I stay near Penrith?

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Cardiff to Penrith - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 13m
£78–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 40m
£39–86
Drive 257.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penrithcar 257.1 mi
5h 5m
£63–91
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 10m
£58–167
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 45m
£74–172
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Booth's Supermarketbus
9h 24m
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 43m
£56–162
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 26m
£66–167

Cardiff to Penrith by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Penrith.

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Distance: 260.5 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Penrith North Lakes via Crewe in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 40m.

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