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How to get fromPenrith to Bristolby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4h 44m
    £92–165

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    7h 35m
    £34–52

  3. Drive  256.9 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Bristolcar car 256.9 mi
    4h 10m
    £64–92

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    4h 51m
    £76–185

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    5h 44m
    £105–159

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    7h 40m
    £44–73

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    4h 30m
    £67–166

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    5h 22m
    £57–137

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    6h 30m
    £108–239

Penrith to Bristol by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Bristol Temple Meads via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Bristol Bus Station via Leeds Cultural Stop C and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 35m.

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