There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Rothbury by train, bus, or car
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Train via Morpeth
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
2h 59m£66–107Drive 71.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penrith to Rothburycar 71.8 mi
1h 34m£18–26Line 104 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Graham Street to Bus Stationbus 104
- Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus 685
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Percy Armsbus 682
5h 36mTrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
3h 12m£72–120Line 104 bus, train
- Take the bus from Graham Street to Stand A - English Streetbus 104
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
3h 56m£60–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Rothbury is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Rothbury is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Rothbury. However, there are services departing from Graham Street and arriving at Percy Arms via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Rothbury. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Morpeth via Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Penrith and Rothbury is 112 miles. The road distance is 72.2 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Rothbury without a car is to train via Morpeth which takes 2h 59m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Penrith to Rothbury, including transfers.
Penrith to Rothbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Graham Street station.
Penrith to Rothbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Rothbury is to train via Morpeth which takes 2h 59m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Rothbury, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Graham Street to Rothbury via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, and Percy Arms in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Graham Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Graham Street to Stand A - English Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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More Questions & Answers
Penrith to Rothbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Penrith to Rothbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Rothbury is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Penrith to Rothbury.
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