What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to Bacup?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Bacup is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Bacup?

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Bacup is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Bacup?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Market Street via Chorlton Street Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Bacup?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Penrith to Bacup?

The distance between Penrith and Bacup is 106 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.

How do I travel from Penrith to Bacup without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith to Bacup without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Bacup?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Penrith to Bacup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Bacup bus from?

Penrith to Bacup bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Bacup train from?

Penrith to Bacup train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Bacup?

The best way to get from Penrith to Bacup is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Penrith to Bacup bus arrive?

Penrith to Bacup bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Penrith to Bacup train arrive?

Penrith to Bacup train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Bacup is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Penrith to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 2417+ hotels available in Bacup.

Penrith to Bacup - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 41 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
3h 3m
£34–58
Drive 80.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penrith to Bacupcar 80.1 mi
1h 46m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus stationbus X43
4h 9m
£22–32
Train via Blackburn
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Blackburn to Todmordentrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
3h 54m
£33–61
Train, line 41 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lancastertrain
2. Take the bus from Common Garden Street to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
5h 7m

Penrith to Bacup by train and bus

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Distance: 105.6 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Henrietta Street via Preston, Burnley Manchester Road, Railway Station, and Bus station in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Market Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 9m.

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