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How to get fromPenrith to Washingtonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Washington by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
    2h 34m
    £28–54
  2. Line 104 bus, bus, line 685 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Graham Street to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus 685
    5h 17m
    £10–13
  3. Line 104 bus, train, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Graham Street to Stand A - English Streetbus bus 104
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Monument Market Street to Vermontbus bus 56
    3h 30m
  4. Drive  67.9 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Washingtoncar car 67.9 mi
    1h 30m
    £17–25

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Graham Street to Galleries Bus Station via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 5h 17m.

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