There are 4 ways to get from Sellafield to Penrith by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 600 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Garlieston Court to Main Streetbus 600
- Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
3h 15m£10–14Train
- Take the train from Sellafield to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain
3h 32m£45–85Drive 48.7 mi
- Drive from Sellafield to Penrithcar 48.7 mi
1h 1m£12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sellafield to Penrithtaxi 48.7 mi
1h 1m£100–130
Sellafield to Penrith by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sellafield to Penrith is to line 600 bus and bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sellafield to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Sellafield to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Garlieston Court and arriving at Penrith Rail Station via Cockermouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sellafield to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Sellafield and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Sellafield and Penrith is 57 miles. The road distance is 49 miles.
The best way to get from Sellafield to Penrith without a car is to line 600 bus and bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £10 - £15.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Sellafield to Penrith, including transfers.
Sellafield to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Garlieston Court station.
Sellafield to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sellafield station.
The best way to get from Sellafield to Penrith is to line 600 bus and bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Sellafield, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Sellafield to Penrith Rail Station via Corkickle, Garlieston Court, and Cockermouth in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sellafield to Penrith North Lakes via Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sellafield to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- 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
- £18–35
- 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 Garlieston Court to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Bakers Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7719 010 034
White Line Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1946 66 111
- Website
- whitelinetaxis-cumbria.co.uk
B&P Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1900 63 839
- Website
- bptaxi.weebly.com
Josie's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1900 66 899
Sue's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1900 607 005
M & V Cars
- Phone
- +44 1229 773 085
Pete's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1229 774 995
- Website
- petestaxis.com
Sal's Cars
- Phone
- +44 1229 776 367
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More Questions & Answers
Sellafield to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Main Street station.
Sellafield to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barrow-in-Furness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sellafield to Penrith is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Sellafield to Penrith.
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