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How to get fromPenrith to Wasdale Headby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Wasdale Head by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 78 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus 78 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from National Trust car park to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    2h 29m
    £86–101

  2. Drive 49.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penrith to Wasdale Headcar car 49.3 mi
    1h 22m
    £12–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi 49.3 mi
    1h 22m
    £100–130

  4. Bus, taxi via Youth Hostel

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Hostelbus bus 77 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Youth Hostel to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    2h 55m
    £81–101

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bus Station to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    1h 43m
    £83–103

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 63.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Wasdale Head, England?

There is no direct connection from Penrith to Wasdale Head. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 78 bus to National Trust car park, then take the taxi to Wasdale Head. Alternatively, you can drive from Penrith to Wasdale Head in around 1h 22m.

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