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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Perth is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Perth. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at South Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Perth. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Perth via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Penrith to Perth?

The distance between Penrith and Perth is 182 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 11m and costs £24 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Penrith to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penrith to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Penrith to Perth?

The best way to get from Penrith to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 11m and costs £24 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Penrith to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penrith to Perth train arrive?

Penrith to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Perth is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Penrith to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

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Penrith to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Perth by train, bus, or car

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 11m
£25–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
4h 30m
£20–31
Drive 152.6 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Perthcar 152.6 mi
2h 43m
£38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
3h 41m
£27–132
Train #2
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 10m
£65–87

Penrith to Perth by train and foot

163Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.1 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to South Street via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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