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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Penrith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$50 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Penrith by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Penrith is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Penrith:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Penrith costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Penrith take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Penrith as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Penrith station (PNR).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Penrith, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Penrith by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Penrith by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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