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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Scales is to bus and line 6 bus which costs £6 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Scales is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Scales?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Scales. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fishermans Arms via Tourist Information Centre and Kiosk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Scales?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Scales. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Dalton via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Penrith to Scales?

The distance between Penrith and Scales is 84 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Scales without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Penrith to Scales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Scales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penrith to Scales train from?

Penrith to Scales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Scales?

The best way to get from Penrith to Scales is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs £6 and takes 4h.

Where does the Penrith to Scales bus arrive?

Penrith to Scales bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bowness Pier station.

Where does the Penrith to Scales train arrive?

Penrith to Scales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Scales?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Scales is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Penrith to Scales.

Where can I stay near Scales?

There are 1356+ hotels available in Scales.

Penrith to Scales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 6 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lancastertrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Daltontrain Lancaster - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
2h 8m
£39–65
Bus, line 6 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowness Pierbus 508
2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to Kioskbus 6
4h
£6
Drive 47.2 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Scalescar 47.2 mi
1h 12m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Scalestaxi 47.2 mi
1h 12m
£95–120

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Distance: 83.5 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Scales via Lancaster and Dalton in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fishermans Arms via Bowness Pier, Tourist Information Centre, and Kiosk in around 4h.

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