There are 4 ways to get from Salford to Penrith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salford Crescent to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 55m£37–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
2h 30m£19–45Drive 97.8 mi
- Drive from Salford to Penrithcar 97.8 mi
1h 38m£24–35Line 37 bus, train
- Take the bus from Tesco Salford to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
- Take the train from Bolton to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 14m£32–62
Salford to Penrith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salford to Penrith is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Salford to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £23 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Rail Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Salford to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Salford Crescent and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Salford and Penrith is 101 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salford to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Salford to Penrith, including transfers.
Salford to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Salford to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Crescent station.
The best way to get from Salford to Penrith is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Salford, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Salford Crescent to Penrith North Lakes via Preston in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Salford Crescent to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Tesco Salford to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Salford to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Salford to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Penrith is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Salford to Penrith.
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