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How to get fromPenrith to Carlisleby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Carlisle by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    15 min
    £6–11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Graham Street to St Nicholas Gatebus bus 104
    46 min
    £2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Carlisletaxi taxi 18.5 mi
    26 min
    £45–55

  4. Drive 18.5 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Carlislecar car 18.5 mi
    26 min
    £5–7

Penrith to Carlisle by train

Calendar237Weekly Trains
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.7 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 15 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Graham Street to St Nicholas Gate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 46 min. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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