The average bus between Penrith and The Tarns takes 4h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penrith to The Tarns. 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 4 hours between Penrith and The Tarns. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:40 PM which arrives into The Tarns at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Penrith to The Tarns? 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 The Tarns. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Chapel Cottage station via Bus Station and bus interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Penrith to The Tarns bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to The Tarns bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Chapel Cottage station.
The distance between Penrith and The Tarns is 36.1 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Rail Station to Chapel Cottage via Bus Station and bus interchange in around 3h 35m.