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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Essex is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Essex is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Essex. However, there are services departing from Booth's Supermarket and arriving at Polecat Road via Finchley Road Station, Lord's Cricket Ground, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Essex. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at White Notley via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Penrith to Essex?

The distance between Penrith and Essex is 333 miles. The road distance is 275.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Essex without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Penrith to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Essex bus from?

Penrith to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Booth's Supermarket station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Essex train from?

Penrith to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Essex?

The best way to get from Penrith to Essex is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Penrith to Essex bus arrive?

Penrith to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Penrith to Essex train arrive?

Penrith to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Essex is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Penrith to Essex.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
6h 19m
£126–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Lord's Cricket Ground to Coach Stationbus A6
9h 25m
£46–86
Drive 273.9 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Essexcar 273.9 mi
4h 57m
£67–97
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 50m
£77–197
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
10h 26m
£83–175
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
5h 40m
£69–203
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
6h 28m
£152–399
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
6h 37m
£129–379
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain
6h 57m
£117–280
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
7h 26m
£107–360
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
7h 16m
£166–363

Penrith to Essex by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 331.3 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to White Notley via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Booth's Supermarket to Polecat Road via Finchley Road Station, Lord's Cricket Ground, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 9h 25m.

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