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There are 11 ways to get from Alton to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 13m
    £121–221

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Booth's Supermarketbus bus Ukn31
    8h 44m
    £54–116

  3. Drive 292.5 mi

    1. Drive from Alton to Penrithcar car 292.5 mi
    5h 22m
    £71–102

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 20m
    £82–311

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 55m
    £138–218

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Penrithbus bus
    10h 48m

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 10m
    £104–331

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 38m
    £114–346

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 46m
    £138–331

  10. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 36m
    £140–291

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 21m
    £100–231

Alton to Penrith by bus, foot, and train

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 328.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Alton to Penrith North Lakes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Penrith via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Northampton Town Centre in around 10h 48m.

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