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

The cheapest way to get from York to Penrith is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between York and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Penrith via Leeds Cultural Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between York and Penrith?

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

How far is it from York to Penrith?

The distance between York and Penrith is 158 miles. The road distance is 97.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £170.

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

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

Where do I catch the York to Penrith bus from?

York to Penrith bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Penrith train from?

York to Penrith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Penrith?

The best way to get from York to Penrith is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the York to Penrith bus arrive?

York to Penrith bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Penrith train arrive?

York to Penrith train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from York to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Penrith is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from York to Penrith.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Penrith?

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Where can I stay near Penrith?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
3h 11m
£34–170
Drive 96.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Penrithcar 96.9 mi
1h 46m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Penrithbus Ukn31
4h 12m
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from York to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 23m
£30–108
Steam train
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain The Dalesman East
6h 9m

York to Penrith by train

195Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.5 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from York to Penrith North Lakes via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Penrith via Leeds Cultural Stop C in around 4h 12m.

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