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How to get fromPenrith to Harpendenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Penrith to Harpenden by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    5h 1m
    £111–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 240 / ...
    8h 48m
    £38–65

  3. Drive  259.2 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Harpendencar car 259.2 mi
    4h 19m
    £65–93

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    4h 33m
    £73–211

  5. Train, line 321 bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Watford Junctiontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Old Cock Innbus bus 321
    5h 28m
    £93–146

  6. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain train
    6h 56m
    £109–169

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    4h 17m
    £74–197

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain train
    5h 18m
    £115–309

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain train
    6h 19m
    £101–329

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    5h 45m
    £96–226

Penrith to Harpenden by train and foot

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £95–160 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Old Cock Inn via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Luton Station Interchange in around 8h 48m.

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