What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Penrith?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Penrith is to bus via Northampton which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Penrith?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Penrith is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Penrith via Milton Keynes Coachway and Northampton Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Bedford to Penrith?

The distance between Bedford and Penrith is 332 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Penrith without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Penrith?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Bedford to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Penrith bus from?

Bedford to Penrith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Penrith train from?

Bedford to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Penrith?

The best way to get from Bedford to Penrith is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Northampton, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Bedford to Penrith bus arrive?

Bedford to Penrith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penrith station.

Where does the Bedford to Penrith train arrive?

Bedford to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Penrith is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Bedford to Penrith.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Penrith?

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Bedford to Penrith - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bedford to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 42m
£121–221
Bus via Northampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Penrithbus Ukn31
7h 50m
£33–57
Drive 236.8 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Penrithcar 236.8 mi
4h 5m
£58–84
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 6m
£94–236
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 21m
£84–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 25m
£48–124
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 46m
£90–231
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 50m
£112–368
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 40m
£134–388

Bedford to Penrith by train and foot

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.6 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Penrith North Lakes via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Penrith every 2 hours. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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