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

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

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  1. Train, line 516 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to The Britannia Innbus bus 516
    3h
    £18–30

  2. Bus, line 516 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to The Britannia Innbus bus 516
    3h 21m
    £6

  3. Bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus bus 555 / ...
    3h 5m
    £9

  4. Drive 26.7 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Elterwatercar car 26.7 mi
    36 min
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Elterwatertaxi taxi 26.7 mi
    36 min
    £55–70

Penrith to Elterwater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

You can take a bus from Rail Station to The Britannia Inn via Bus Station and bus interchange in around 3h 5m.

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