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How to get fromPenrith to Lakesby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Lakes by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    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 taxi from Windermere to Lakestaxi taxi
    1h 38m
    £32–47

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 508
    3h 31m
    £6

  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 / ...
    3h 16m
    £9

  4. Drive 25.3 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Lakescar car 25.3 mi
    34 min
    £7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Lakestaxi taxi 25.3 mi
    34 min
    £50–65

  6. Bus, line 555 bus via Waterhead Inn for Pier

    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Keswickbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterhead Inn for Pierbus bus 555
    3h 28m
    £9

Penrith to Lakes by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Rail Station to Lakes via Bus Station, bus interchange, and Foulstep crossroads in around 3h 16m.

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