There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 18m£69–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarketbus Ukn31
6h 10m£23–49Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Penrith176.4 mi
2h 56mDrive 176.4 mi
- Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrithcar 176.4 mi
2h 56m£43–62Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 41m£80–136Train, bus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Meadowhalltrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Penrithbus Ukn31
6h 12m£36–65
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Booth's Supermarket via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Penrith is 186 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith, including transfers.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Penrith, England?
You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Penrith North Lakes via Railway Station, Derby, and Crewe in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Booth's Supermarket via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Nottingham to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith is 177 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Penrith.
There are 873+ hotels available in Penrith.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Penrith. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























