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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2h 46m
    £60–110

  2. Bus via Sheffield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    5h 52m
    £30–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    4h 55m
    £35–85

  4. Drive 174.3 mi

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

  5. 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 30m
    £82–179

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk076 / ...
    5h 34m
    £49–82

  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 18m
    £73–175

Penrith to Birmingham by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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