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How to get fromPenrith to Wast Waterby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Wast Water 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 Wast Watertaxi taxi
    2h 21m
    £76–96

  2. Drive 46.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penrith to Wast Watercar car 46.6 mi
    1h 14m
    £12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Wast Watertaxi taxi 46.6 mi
    1h 14m
    £95–120

  4. Bus, taxi via Mountain Rescue Point

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mountain Rescue Pointbus bus 77 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Mountain Rescue Point to Wast Watertaxi taxi
    2h 50m
    £71–86

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bus Station to Wast Watertaxi taxi
    1h 34m
    £78–98

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 60.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Wast Water, England?

There is no direct connection from Penrith to Wast Water. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 78 bus to National Trust car park, then take the taxi to Wast Water. Alternatively, you can drive from Penrith to Wast Water in around 1h 14m.

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