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How to get fromOxford to Penrithby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Oxford to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 52m
    £91–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Penrithbus bus
    9h 52m
    £38–66

  3. Drive  242.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Penrithcar car 242.8 mi
    4h 13m
    £61–88

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 12m
    £112–367

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 11m
    £98–149

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 55m
    £123–357

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 18m
    £135–300

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 6m
    £101–211

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 29m
    £143–387

Oxford to Penrith by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Penrith via Milton Keynes Coachway, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds Cultural Stop C in around 9h 52m.

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