There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Stroud by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 59m£87–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
8h 6m£39–64Drive 230.9 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Stroudcar 230.9 mi
3h 49m£58–83Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 15m£93–150Train, line 33 bus, line 63 bus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Cantilupe Roadbus 33
- Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Transport Hub arrivalbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Health Centrebus 63 / ...
8h 12m£73–126
Penrith to Stroud by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Stroud is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Stroud is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £85.
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.
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 4h 59m.
The distance between Penrith and Stroud is 239 miles. The road distance is 232.3 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Penrith to Stroud, including transfers.
Penrith to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Stroud train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Stroud is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 6m.
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 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Health Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Penrith to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Penrith to Stroud train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Stroud is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Penrith to Stroud.
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