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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain train
    4h 30m
    £86–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 240 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus 737
    9h 30m
    £40–68

  3. Drive  242.4 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Oxfordcar car 242.4 mi
    4h 13m
    £61–88

  4. 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 London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    5h 35m
    £125–388

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 16m
    £95–149

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain train
    6h 3m
    £99–212

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    6h 11m
    £141–397

  8. 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 London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    6h 35m
    £110–369

  9. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain train
    5h 42m
    £88–191

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    6h 33m
    £117–273

Penrith to Oxford by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Oxford via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Gloucester Green Bus Station via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 30m.

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