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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Penrith is to bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Penrith is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £40 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall via La Mexxaluna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leith 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 36m.

How far is it from Leith to Penrith?

The distance between Leith and Penrith is 119 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £40 - £75.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Leith to Penrith bus from?

Leith to Penrith bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Penrith train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Penrith?

The best way to get from Leith to Penrith is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Leith to Penrith bus arrive?

Leith to Penrith bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Leith to Penrith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Penrith is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Leith to Penrith.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Penrith?

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Leith to Penrith - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Leith 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 36m
£40–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus X95
4h 55m
£11–17
Drive 111.9 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Penrithcar 111.9 mi
2h 19m
£28–40

Leith to Penrith by train

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.5 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Halston Hotel once a week. Tickets cost £7–9 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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