There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 43m£113–172Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Booth's Supermarketbus Ukn31
8h 22m£51–89Drive 285.5 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Penrithcar 285.5 mi
4h 55m£71–103Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 24m£114–276Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 2m£117–177Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 7m£110–256Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 11m£86–327Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 53m£97–307Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 28m£117–337Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 29m£144–408Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 16m£99–220
Basingstoke to Penrith by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Penrith is to train and bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Penrith is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Penrith is 290 miles. The road distance is 287.2 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Basingstoke to Penrith, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Penrith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Penrith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Penrith is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Basingstoke to Penrith.
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What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Penrith North Lakes via Stafford in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Booth's Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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