There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Arrochar by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Storesbus 926 / ...
3h 39m£49–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Storesbus 926 / ...
4h 39m£20–35Drive 149.4 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Arrocharcar 149.4 mi
2h 42m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Dalmuir to Arrochar & Tarbettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban / ...
3h 57m£54–106
Penrith to Arrochar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Arrochar is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Arrochar is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Arrochar. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Braeside Stores via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Arrochar. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Penrith and Arrochar is 156 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Arrochar without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Penrith to Arrochar, including transfers.
Penrith to Arrochar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.
Penrith to Arrochar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Arrochar is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Arrochar, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Penrith to Braeside Stores via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dalmuir to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dalmuir to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Penrith to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Penrith to Arrochar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Penrith to Arrochar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Arrochar is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Penrith to Arrochar.
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