There are 5 ways to get from Newtown to Penrith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain
4h 29m£67–119Drive 175.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newtown to Penrithcar 175.5 mi
3h 8m£43–62Bus, line 2 bus, train
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 38mTrain via Manchester
- Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 6m£74–132Bus
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 30m£51–122
Newtown to Penrith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newtown to Penrith is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Newtown to Penrith is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtown station to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Newtown to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Newtown (Powys) and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Newtown and Penrith is 189 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newtown to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Newtown to Penrith, including transfers.
Newtown to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Newtown to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newtown (Powys) station.
The best way to get from Newtown to Penrith is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Newtown, Powys, Wales and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Penrith North Lakes via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- 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
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Newtown to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Newtown to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtown to Penrith is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Newtown to Penrith.
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