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How to get fromScarborough to Penrithby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Scarborough to Penrith by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4h 10m
    £60–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop T to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Penrithbus bus Ukn31
    6h 13m
    £13–19

  3. Drive  117.7 mi

    1. Drive from Scarborough to Penrithcar car 117.7 mi
    2h 28m
    £30–43

  4. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4h 59m
    £61–120

  5. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Carnforthtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Rail Stationbus bus 508
    10h 30m

Scarborough to Penrith by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Scarborough to Penrith North Lakes via York, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stop T to Penrith via Leeds Cultural Stop C in around 6h 13m.

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