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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
    £84–144

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Penrithbus bus
    7h 22m
    £44–69

  3. Drive 219.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Penrithcar car 219.5 mi
    3h 34m
    £54–77

  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 8m
    £76–180

  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 41m
    £103–160

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    8h 22m
    £47–117

Cheltenham to Penrith by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest 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 Promenade to Rail Station via Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 22m.

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