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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Penrith is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Penrith is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Penrith via London Heathrow Airport and Northampton Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Guildford to Penrith?

The distance between Guildford and Penrith is 313 miles. The road distance is 295 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Guildford to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Penrith bus from?

Guildford to Penrith bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Penrith train from?

Guildford to Penrith train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Penrith?

The best way to get from Guildford to Penrith is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Guildford to Penrith bus arrive?

Guildford to Penrith bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Penrith train arrive?

Guildford to Penrith train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Penrith is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Guildford to Penrith.

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

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Guildford to Penrith - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Guildford to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 2m
£71–172
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 14m
£45–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Penrithbus
9h 50m
Drive 293.3 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Penrithcar 293.3 mi
5h 11m
£70–101
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 3m
£67–337
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Stationbus 590
11h 39m
£49–74
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 51m
£69–280
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 19m
£88–280
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 11m
£63–181
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 40m
£117–296
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 21m
£111–332

Guildford to Penrith by train

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Distance: 311.4 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Penrith North Lakes via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Penrith via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Northampton Town Centre in around 9h 50m.

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