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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cheltenham to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 / ...
    4h 20m
    £83–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    7h 5m
    £44–107

  3. Drive  219.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Penrithcar car 219.5 mi
    3h 34m
    £54–78

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
    6h 10m
    £75–173

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 48m
    £100–148

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarketbus bus
    7h 24m
    £45–68

Cheltenham to Penrith by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 5m.

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