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How to get fromSwindon to Penrithby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Swindon to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 37m
    £104–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    8h 50m
    £41–68

  3. Drive  250.8 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Penrithcar car 250.8 mi
    4h 11m
    £62–90

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 17m
    £74–169

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 43m
    £103–167

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 59m
    £84–199

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 21m
    £89–219

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 11m
    £128–387

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 37m
    £116–377

Swindon to Penrith by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Penrith North Lakes via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Rail Station via Royal Well and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 50m.

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