There are 8 ways to get from Swindon to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 36m£115–203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Penrithbus Ukn31
10h 20m£46–88Drive 251.2 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Penrithcar 251.2 mi
4h 11m£62–90Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 8m£75–177Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 49m£119–196Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 16m£118–398Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 25m£100–227Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 6m£134–408
Swindon to Penrith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Penrith is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Penrith is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Penrith via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Swindon and Penrith is 294 miles. The road distance is 252.7 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Swindon to Penrith, including transfers.
Swindon to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Penrith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Penrith is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 20m.
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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Penrith via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Swindon to Penrith train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Penrith is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Swindon to Penrith.
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