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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Penrith is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Grantham to Penrith?

The distance between Grantham and Penrith is 242 miles. The road distance is 173.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Grantham to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Penrith train from?

Grantham to Penrith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Where does the Grantham to Penrith train arrive?

Grantham to Penrith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Penrith is 174 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Grantham to Penrith.

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

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Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 833+ hotels available in Penrith.

Grantham to Penrith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
4h 16m
£103–188
Drive 172.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grantham to Penrithcar 172.9 mi
2h 55m
£43–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarketbus
5h 34m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Grantham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m
£56–108
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Grantham to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 25m
£73–170

Grantham to Penrith by train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.3 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Penrith North Lakes via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 16m.

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