There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 13m£95–168Bus, fly, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 55m£61–156Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 2m£92–169Drive 257.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Penrithcar 257.1 mi
5h 5m£63–91Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 40m£103–179
Wales to Penrith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Penrith is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Penrith is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Wales and Penrith is 262 miles. The road distance is 258.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Wales to Penrith, including transfers.
Wales to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Penrith is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Wales to Penrith.
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What companies run services between Wales and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Penrith North Lakes via Crewe in around 5h 13m.
- 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
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
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