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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Bristol is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Bristol is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Penrith to Bristol?

The distance between Penrith and Bristol is 265 miles. The road distance is 258.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Penrith to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penrith to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Penrith to Bristol?

The best way to get from Penrith to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Penrith to Bristol bus arrive?

Penrith to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penrith to Bristol train arrive?

Penrith to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Bristol is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Penrith to Bristol.

How do I get a train ticket from Penrith to Bristol?

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

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Penrith to Bristol - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 39m
£95–153
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 35m
£33–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
7h 18m
£42–71
Drive 256.9 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Bristolcar 256.9 mi
4h 10m
£64–92
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4h 50m
£77–185
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 44m
£105–169
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4h 34m
£67–171
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5h 24m
£57–142
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 24m
£110–234

Penrith to Bristol by train

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Distance: 263.9 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 18m.

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