There are 4 ways to get from Scales to Penrith by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dalton to Lancastertrain Barrow-in-Furness - Lancaster / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 52m£39–67Line 6 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kiosk to Bowness Pierbus 6
- Take the bus from Bowness Pier to Bus Stationbus 508
3h 57m£6Drive 47.4 mi
- Drive from Scales to Penrithcar 47.4 mi
1h 13m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Scales to Penrithtaxi 47.4 mi
1h 13m£95–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scales to Penrith is to line 6 bus and bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Scales to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Scales to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Fishermans Arms and arriving at Bus Station via Kiosk and Bowness Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Scales to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Dalton and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Scales and Penrith is 84 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.
The best way to get from Scales to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Scales to Penrith, including transfers.
Scales to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Kiosk station.
Scales to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Dalton station.
The best way to get from Scales to Penrith is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus and bus, which costs £6 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Scales, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a vehicle from Scales to Penrith North Lakes via Dalton and Lancaster in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fishermans Arms to Bus Station via Kiosk and Bowness Pier in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Dalton to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kiosk to Bowness Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bowness Pier to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Go Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1229 582 177
Paul's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1229 586 669
- Website
- paulsstaxisltd.co.uk
Priory Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1229 587 606
A1 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1229 838 383
Acacia Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1229 434 343
- Website
- acacia43.com
City Lynx Taxis Barrow
- Phone
- +44 1229 232 323
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More Questions & Answers
Scales to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bowness Pier station.
Scales to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scales to Penrith is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Scales to Penrith.
There are 875+ hotels available in Penrith.