There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 10m£43–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrithbus Ukn31
3h 59m£13–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Penrith120.1 mi
2h 2mDrive 120.1 mi
- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrithcar 120.1 mi
2h 2m£29–42
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith is to bus which costs £13 - £28 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Penrith via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Penrith is 128 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £28 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Penrith, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 24m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Glasgow to Penrith every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Penrith station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith.
Book your Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Penrith bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 874+ hotels available in Penrith.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Penrith. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.