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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Salford is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Salford is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £35 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Salford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rail Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Salford?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Salford. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Salford Crescent via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Penrith to Salford?

The distance between Penrith and Salford is 101 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Salford without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Penrith to Salford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Salford bus from?

Penrith to Salford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Salford train from?

Penrith to Salford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Salford?

The best way to get from Penrith to Salford is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Penrith to Salford bus arrive?

Penrith to Salford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Penrith to Salford train arrive?

Penrith to Salford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Bolton station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Salford?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Salford is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Penrith to Salford.

How do I get a train ticket from Penrith to Salford?

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Penrith to Salford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 33m
£36–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2h 35m
£19–45
Drive 97.4 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Salfordcar 97.4 mi
1h 37m
£24–35
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 58m
£36–65

Penrith to Salford by train

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Distance: 100.6 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Bolton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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