There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore to Penrith by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Aviemore to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 6m£92–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrithbus Ukn31
6h 28m£25–42Drive 232.9 mi
- Drive from Aviemore to Penrithcar 232.9 mi
4h 10m£58–83Train
- Take the train from Aviemore to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 31m£83–130
Aviemore to Penrith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Penrith is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Penrith is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Penrith via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Aviemore and Penrith is 269 miles. The road distance is 234.3 miles.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Penrith without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 6m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Aviemore to Penrith, including transfers.
Aviemore to Penrith bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Penrith is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 6m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Aviemore to Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aviemore station to Penrith via Buchanan Bus Stn and Glasgow in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Aviemore to Penrith bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Aviemore to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Penrith is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Aviemore to Penrith.
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