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How to get fromPenrith to Perthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    3h 6m
    £70–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8 / ...
    4h 40m
    £20–33

  3. Drive 152.6 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Perthcar car 152.6 mi
    2h 45m
    £37–54

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    3h 36m
    £59–115

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain train London Euston - Inverness
    5h 14m
    £58–93

Penrith to Perth by train and bus

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Perth via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to South Street via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 40m.

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