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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Penrith is to bus and line 104 bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Penrith is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £16 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Penrith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Penrith North Lakes. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Penrith?

The distance between Edinburgh and Penrith is 119 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £16 - £85.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Penrith bus from?

Edinburgh to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Penrith train from?

Edinburgh to Penrith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Penrith?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Penrith is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £16 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Penrith bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Penrith train arrive?

Edinburgh to Penrith train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Penrith is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Edinburgh to Penrith.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Penrith?

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Edinburgh to Penrith - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 104 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Penrith by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 35m
£16–85
Bus, line 104 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hallbus 104
3h 28m
£17–38
Drive 110.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Penrithcar 110.4 mi
2h 13m
£27–39

Edinburgh to Penrith by train

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.5 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Penrith, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Town Hall via Bus Station in around 3h 28m.

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