There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m£78–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
7h 10m£39–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 46m£47–77Drive 223.2 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Penrithcar 223.2 mi
3h 39m£57–82Train, fly
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 3m£82–201
Gloucester to Penrith by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Penrith is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Penrith is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Gloucester and Penrith is 228 miles. The road distance is 224.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Gloucester to Penrith, including transfers.
Gloucester to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Penrith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Penrith is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–90
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £24–90
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- 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 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Gloucester to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Gloucester to Penrith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Penrith is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Gloucester to Penrith.
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