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 £55 - £140 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penrith is to train via Preston which takes 4h 56m and costs £85 - £170.

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 Park Place and arriving at Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

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 and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

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 via Preston which takes 4h 56m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 Park Place 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 via Preston which takes 4h 56m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 30m.

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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
4h 56m
£87–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 30m
£56–133
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 27m
£87–190
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 40m
£115–186
Train #2
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 47m
£100–176
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 58m
£96–240
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 40m
£106–235

Cardiff to Penrith by train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.5 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Penrith North Lakes via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 30m.

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