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

The cheapest way to get from London to Penrith is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Penrith is to train which takes 3h and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between London and Penrith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Penrith. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between London and Penrith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Penrith North Lakes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from London to Penrith?

The distance between London and Penrith is 281 miles. The road distance is 285 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £100 - £250.

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

The train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes takes 3h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Penrith bus from?

London to Penrith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Penrith train from?

London to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Penrith?

The best way to get from London to Penrith is to train which takes 3h and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the London to Penrith bus arrive?

London to Penrith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penrith station.

Where does the London to Penrith train arrive?

London to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.

Can I drive from London to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Penrith is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from London to Penrith.

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

Book your London to Penrith train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Penrith bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 833+ hotels available in Penrith.

London to Penrith - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from London to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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 London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h
£100–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Penrithbus Ukn31
6h 45m
£30–50
Drive 283.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Penrithcar 283.4 mi
4h 59m
£70–101
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 8m
£78–277
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
5h 26m
£68–375
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
4h 56m
£101–344
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 31m
£99–351
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
5h 32m
£92–389
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo 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 15m
£132–339

London to Penrith by train

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Distance: 279.5 mi
Duration: 3h

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £100–250 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Penrith 3 times a day. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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