There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Cirencester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 26m£81–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Wellbus 825
8h 11m£38–66Drive 235.6 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Cirencestercar 235.6 mi
3h 55m£59–84Train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 56m£91–140
Penrith to Cirencester by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Cirencester is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Cirencester is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Cirencester. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Beeches Car Park via Birmingham Coach Station and Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Cirencester. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Penrith and Cirencester is 239 miles. The road distance is 237 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Cirencester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 26m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Penrith to Cirencester, including transfers.
Penrith to Cirencester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Cirencester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Cirencester is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 26m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Cirencester, England?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Beeches Car Park via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Railway Station, Clarence Parade, and Promenade in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Beeches Car Park via Birmingham Coach Station, Royal Well, and Promenade in around 8h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Penrith to Cirencester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Penrith to Cirencester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Cirencester is 237 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Penrith to Cirencester.
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