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How to get fromGrantham to Penrithby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grantham to Penrith by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    4h 17m
    £80–125

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boots to Nottingham stationbus bus Lc9
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Penrithbus bus
    7h 18m
    £21–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarketbus bus
    5h 31m
    £27–48

  4. Drive  172.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grantham to Penrithcar car 172.9 mi
    2h 55m
    £43–62

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 58m
    £78–117

Grantham to Penrith by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Grantham, England and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Grantham to Penrith North Lakes via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Penrith via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds Cultural Stop C in around 7h 18m.

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