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How to get fromBath to Penrithby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 36m
    £105–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarketbus bus Ukn31
    9h 32m
    £34–53

  3. Drive  263.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bath to Penrithcar car 263.1 mi
    4h 31m
    £66–95

  4. Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 41m
    £63–152

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 33m
    £110–179

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h 34m
    £39–69

  7. Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 23m
    £72–182

  8. Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 58m
    £82–197

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

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 47m
    £133–308

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

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain 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 30m
    £129–288

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

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain 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 44m
    £130–420

Bath to Penrith by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Penrith North Lakes via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Booth's Supermarket via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 9h 32m.

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