There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to Trafford Centre by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to The Trafford Centretram Replacement Bus
2h 24m£32–53Bus, line 250 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Charlotte Street to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 250
2h 51m£17–28Drive 97.9 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Trafford Centrecar 97.9 mi
1h 35m£25–36
Penrith to Trafford Centre by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Trafford Centre is to bus and line 250 bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Trafford Centre is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Trafford Centre station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at The Trafford Centre via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Penrith and Trafford Centre is 108 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Trafford Centre without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Penrith to Trafford Centre, including transfers.
Penrith to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Trafford Centre train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Trafford Centre, England?
You can take a bus from Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Charlotte Street in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to The Trafford Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Charlotte Street to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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Penrith to Trafford Centre train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Trafford Centre is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Penrith to Trafford Centre.
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