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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Inverkeithing via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Penrith to Glenrothes?

The distance between Penrith and Glenrothes is 150 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Glenrothes without a car is to train via Park & Ride which takes 2h 43m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Penrith to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Glenrothes bus from?

Penrith to Glenrothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Glenrothes train from?

Penrith to Glenrothes train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Penrith to Glenrothes is to train via Park & Ride which takes 2h 43m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Penrith to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Penrith to Glenrothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Penrith to Glenrothes train arrive?

Penrith to Glenrothes train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Glenrothes is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Penrith to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Penrith to Glenrothes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 104 bus

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

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Train via Park & Ride
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2h 43m
£52–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
4h 53m
£26–42
Drive 140.8 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Glenrothescar 140.8 mi
2h 33m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
3h 38m
£58–101
Line 104 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Graham Street to STAND A - English Streetbus 104
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkcaldytrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
4h 42m
£46–68

Penrith to Glenrothes by train and bus

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Distance: 149.1 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Glenrothes, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 4h 53m.

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