There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Chirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Chirktrain
3h 23m£45–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
8h 2m£29–52Drive 141.7 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Chirkcar 141.7 mi
2h 26m£35–51Train, line 2 bus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to St Mary`s Churchbus 2A / ...
4h 53m£43–76
Penrith to Chirk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Chirk is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Chirk is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Chirk. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at St Mary`s Church via Manchester Central Coach Station, Outlet Village, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Chirk. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Chirk via Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Penrith and Chirk is 138 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Chirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Penrith to Chirk, including transfers.
Penrith to Chirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Chirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Chirk is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Chirk, Wales?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Chirk via Warrington Bank Quay and Chester in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to St Mary`s Church via Manchester Central Coach Station, Outlet Village, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Chirk
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Outlet Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to St Mary`s Church
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Penrith to Chirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Penrith to Chirk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Chirk is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Penrith to Chirk.
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