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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Thame is to bus via Northampton which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Thame is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Thame?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Thame. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Town Hall via Northampton Bus Interchange, The Point and Aylesbury Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Thame?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Thame. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Haddenham & Thame Parkway via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Penrith to Thame?

The distance between Penrith and Thame is 248 miles. The road distance is 247.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Thame without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Penrith to Thame, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Thame bus from?

Penrith to Thame bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Thame train from?

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

Train or bus from Penrith to Thame?

The best way to get from Penrith to Thame is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Northampton, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Penrith to Thame bus arrive?

Penrith to Thame bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton Town Centre station.

Where does the Penrith to Thame train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penrith to Thame?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Thame is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Penrith to Thame.

Where can I stay near Thame?

There are 1592+ hotels available in Thame.

Penrith to Thame - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Penrith to Thame by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Moor Street to Haddenham & Thame Parkwaytrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
5h 49m
£92–156
Bus via Northampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Northampton Town Centrebus Ukn31
8h 37m
£29–50
Drive 246 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Thamecar 246 mi
4h 20m
£60–87
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lewknor Turn M40 J6bus
5h 48m
£106–322
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 Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 33m
£121–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 590
10h 4m
£49–117
Train to Newcastle, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lewknor Turn M40 J6bus
6h 38m
£83–303

Penrith to Thame by train, foot, and bus

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Cricket Ground via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, Haddenham & Thame Parkway, and Station Bridge in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penrith to Northampton Town Centre every 2 hours. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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