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There are 7 ways to get from Penrith to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 51m
    £57–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    4h 40m
    £29–50

  3. Drive  174.3 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Birminghamcar car 174.3 mi
    2h 53m
    £43–62

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4h 36m
    £73–179

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h
    £60–100

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk076 / ...
    4h 44m
    £42–68

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4h 16m
    £63–155

Penrith to Birmingham by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street via Crewe in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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