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How to get fromPenrith to Helmsleyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Northallertontrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 58m
    £139–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    5h 46m
    £17–22

  3. Drive  87.6 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Helmsleycar car 87.6 mi
    1h 44m
    £22–32

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    5h 24m
    £51–107

  5. Train, bus via Preston

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    6h 6m
    £52–96

Penrith to Helmsley by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Helmsley via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Northallerton in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Market Place via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 5h 46m.

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