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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 599 bus, 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 bus interchangebus bus 599 / ...
    4. Take the bus from bus interchange to The Britannia Innbus bus 516
    2h 38m
    £18–30

  2. Drive  26.7 mi

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

  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 / ...
    2h 48m
    £9

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 508
    3h 6m
    £9

Penrith to Elterwater by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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 2h 48m.

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