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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Lakes is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Lakes is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Lakes. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Foulstep crossroads via Bus Station and Waterhead Inn for Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Penrith to Lakes?

The distance between Penrith and Lakes is 49 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Lakes without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Penrith to Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Lakes bus from?

Penrith to Lakes bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.

Where does the Penrith to Lakes bus arrive?

Penrith to Lakes bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Lakes is 25 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Penrith to Lakes.

Where can I stay near Lakes?

There are 3845+ hotels available in Lakes.

Penrith to Lakes - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, line 555 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Lakes by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Lakestaxi
1h 38m
£32–47
Drive 25.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penrith to Lakescar 25.3 mi
34 min
£7–9
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterhead Inn for Pierbus 555
3h 41m
£9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Lakestaxi 25.3 mi
34 min
£50–65

Penrith to Lakes by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

£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, Waterhead Inn for Pier, and Foulstep crossroads in around 3h 41m.

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