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How to get fromPenrith to Scarboroughby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Scarborough by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    4h 38m
    £59–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    6h 18m
    £14–20

  3. Drive  117.9 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Scarboroughcar car 117.9 mi
    2h 28m
    £29–42

  4. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 25m
    £61–113

  5. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lancastertrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Carnforth to Scarboroughtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    6h 36m

Penrith to Scarborough by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Scarborough via Carlisle, Newcastle, and York in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Railway Station Stop V via Leeds Cultural Stop C and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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