The average bus between Penrith and Lakes takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penrith to Lakes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Penrith and Lakes. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Lakes at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Penrith to Lakes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Lakes. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at bus interchange station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Penrith to Lakes bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Lakes bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at bus interchange station.
The distance between Penrith and Lakes is 30.9 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Rail Station to Lakes via Bus Station, bus interchange, and Foulstep crossroads in around 3h 17m.