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Cardiff to Penrith

Rome2Rio compared 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Penrith. The best route is Train, a distance of 355.364 km.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 12m
    £101–168

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Penrithbus bus Ukn31
    10h 10m
    £36–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    7h 40m
    £52–127

  4. Drive 257.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Penrithcar car 257.1 mi
    5h 6m
    £64–92

  5. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 17m
    £75–181

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 47m
    £104–178

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 35m
    £102–221

  8. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 22m
    £96–218

Cardiff to Penrith by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Rail Station via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 40m.

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