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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 36m
    £58–132

  2. Bus via Sheffield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarketbus bus Ukn31
    6h 25m
    £22–35

  3. Drive  188.1 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Penrithcar car 188.1 mi
    3h 18m
    £47–68

  4. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4h 45m
    £72–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    7h 35m
    £37–62

Leicester to Penrith by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Penrith North Lakes via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Booth's Supermarket via M&S, Asda, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 6h 25m.

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