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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wales to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 11m
    £95–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    8h 55m
    £46–107

  3. Drive 257.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Penrithcar car 257.1 mi
    5h 5m
    £64–92

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 55m
    £62–156

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 47m
    £102–181

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 25m
    £134–209

Wales to Penrith by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Rail Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 55m.

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