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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Stroud is to bus via Sheffield which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Stroud is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Health Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Penrith to Stroud?

The distance between Penrith and Stroud is 239 miles. The road distance is 232.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Penrith to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Stroud bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penrith to Stroud train from?

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

Train or bus from Penrith to Stroud?

The best way to get from Penrith to Stroud is to train which takes 5h and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Penrith to Stroud bus arrive?

Penrith to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penrith to Stroud train arrive?

Penrith to Stroud train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Stroud is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Penrith to Stroud.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h
£96–154
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus
8h 56m
£32–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
8h 6m
£47–110
Drive 230.9 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Stroudcar 230.9 mi
3h 49m
£57–82
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 17m
£115–180

Penrith to Stroud by train

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Distance: 238.1 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Stroud (Glos) via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Health Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub in around 8h 6m.

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