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How to get fromPenrith to Walesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 53m
    £94–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    10h 10m
    £36–62

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    9h 35m
    £56–137

  4. Drive  257 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Cardiffcar car 257 mi
    5h 5m
    £64–92

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    5h 57m
    £60–150

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 38m
    £100–169

Penrith to Wales by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Cardiff North Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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