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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Penrith is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Congleton to Penrith?

The distance between Congleton and Penrith is 129 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Congleton to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Penrith train from?

Congleton to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.

Train or bus from Congleton to Penrith?

The best way to get from Congleton to Penrith is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Congleton to Penrith train arrive?

Congleton to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Penrith is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Congleton to Penrith.

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

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Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 801+ hotels available in Penrith.

Congleton to Penrith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 38 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Congleton to Penrith by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester PiccadillyStoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North LakesManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 7m
£36–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
4h 35m
£27–49
Drive 123.7 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Penrith123.7 mi
2h 4m
£31–44
Train via Macclesfield
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North LakesManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 25m
£34–84
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North LakesRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 26m

Congleton to Penrith by train

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3h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Congleton to Penrith.

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Distance: 128.3 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Congleton to Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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