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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Penrith is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station, Cranstons and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Penrith?

The distance between Gateshead and Penrith is 79 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £12 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Gateshead to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Penrith bus from?

Gateshead to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Penrith train from?

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

Train or bus from Gateshead to Penrith?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Penrith is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £12 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Gateshead to Penrith bus arrive?

Gateshead to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Gateshead to Penrith train arrive?

Gateshead to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Penrith is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Gateshead to Penrith.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 267+ hotels available in Penrith.

Gateshead to Penrith - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 104 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gateshead to Penrith by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
1h 55m
£13–82
Train, line 104 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Town Hallbus 104
2h 20m
£11–35
Bus, line 104 bus
1. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A to Bus Stationbus 685
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cranstonsbus 685
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hallbus 104
4h 16m
£16–31
Drive 65.3 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Penrithcar 65.3 mi
1h 20m
£16–23

Gateshead to Penrith by train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 78.2 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £6–28 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand A to Town Hall via Bus Station, Cranstons, and Bus Station in around 4h 16m.

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