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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Elterwater is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Elterwater is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Elterwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Elterwater. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at The Britannia Inn via Bus Station and bus interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Penrith to Elterwater?

The distance between Penrith and Elterwater is 40 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Elterwater without a car is to bus and line 555 bus which takes 3h 7m and costs £9.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Penrith to Elterwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Elterwater bus from?

Penrith to Elterwater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.

Where does the Penrith to Elterwater bus arrive?

Penrith to Elterwater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Elterwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Elterwater is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Penrith to Elterwater.

Where can I stay near Elterwater?

There are 3856+ hotels available in Elterwater.

Penrith to Elterwater - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus 555 / ...
3h 7m
£9
Drive 26.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penrith to Elterwatercar 26.7 mi
36 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Elterwatertaxi 26.7 mi
36 min
£55–70
Bus, line 555 bus via Penrith
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Keswickbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus 555 / ...
3h 12m
£9
Train, line 516 bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to The Britannia Innbus 516
3h 23m
£15–27

Penrith to Elterwater by train and bus

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Distance: 39.3 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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 7m.

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