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How to get fromCounty Durham to Penrithby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from County Durham to Penrith by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    3h 24m
    £44–91

  2. Drive 51.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from County Durham to Penrithcar car 51.4 mi
    1h 5m
    £13–18

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    4h 31m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from County Durham to Penrithtaxi taxi 51.4 mi
    1h 5m
    £100–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 684 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cranstonsbus bus 685
    6h 17m

County Durham to Penrith by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between County Durham, England and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Bishop Auckland to Penrith North Lakes via Darlington, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand E to Town Hall via Eldon Square Bus Station, Bus Station, Cranstons, and Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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