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How to get fromPenrith to County Durhamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to County Durham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 47m
    £42–93

  2. Drive 50.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penrith to County Durhamcar car 50.9 mi
    1h 5m
    £13–18

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Bbus bus X21
    4h 4m

  4. Line 104 bus, bus, line 685 bus

    1. Take the bus from Graham Street to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shoulder of Muttonbus bus 685
    3. Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus 685
    5. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Bbus bus X21
    6h 32m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penrith to County Durhamtaxi taxi 50.9 mi
    1h 5m
    £100–130

Penrith to County Durham by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and County Durham, England?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Bishop Auckland via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Darlington in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Graham Street to Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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