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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Penrith is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Penrith is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Penrith via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Swindon to Penrith?

The distance between Swindon and Penrith is 294 miles. The road distance is 252.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £55 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Swindon to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Penrith bus from?

Swindon to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Penrith train from?

Swindon to Penrith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Penrith?

The best way to get from Swindon to Penrith is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £55 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Swindon to Penrith bus arrive?

Swindon to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Swindon to Penrith train arrive?

Swindon to Penrith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Penrith is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Swindon to Penrith.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 35m
£56–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Penrithbus Ukn31
10h 20m
£33–61
Drive 251.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Penrithcar 251.3 mi
4h 10m
£62–89
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 11m
£56–147
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 46m
£48–218
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 44m
£58–156
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 27m
£70–166
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 23m
£101–455
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 8m
£108–424

Swindon to Penrith by train

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.5 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Penrith North Lakes via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Penrith via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 20m.

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