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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Bath is to bus via Sheffield which costs £25 - £45 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Bath is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Bath. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at James Street West via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Bath. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Penrith to Bath?

The distance between Penrith and Bath is 277 miles. The road distance is 264.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Bath without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £110 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Penrith to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Bath bus from?

Penrith to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Bath train from?

Penrith to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Bath?

The best way to get from Penrith to Bath is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £110 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Penrith to Bath bus arrive?

Penrith to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penrith to Bath train arrive?

Penrith to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Bath is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Penrith to Bath.

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

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Penrith to Bath - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Penrith to Bath 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 Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 55m
£119–302
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
8h 33m
£25–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
8h 33m
£46–63
Drive 262.6 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Bathcar 262.6 mi
4h 31m
£65–93
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
5h 5m
£65–230
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 4m
£105–287
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5h 29m
£49–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4h 58m
£65–226
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
5h 59m
£132–390
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
7h 12m
£136–348
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
6h 15m
£125–285
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
6h 57m
£123–473

Penrith to Bath by train

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Distance: 275.2 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to James Street West via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 33m.

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