How to travel from Carlisle to Penrith

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Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Penrith

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €3.

Distance: 17 miles (28 km)

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from Carlisle to Penrith

How to get from Carlisle to Penrith by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Penrith is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
12:55AM0h35
Carlisle
01:30AMPenrith
$81One-way
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FlixBus
12:55AM0h35
Carlisle
01:30AMPenrith
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:55AM0h35
Carlisle
01:30AMPenrith
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Carlisle to Penrith

Travel to Penrith easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carlisle to Penrith.

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There are 2 options to travel between Carlisle and Penrith including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Penrith is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Penrith:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Penrith costing on average $7 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Carlisle to Penrith is by train with an average journey time of 14m.

Other travel options to Penrith take longer:

Bus takes on average 35m.

The distance from Carlisle to Penrith is approximately 17 miles (28 km).
The average frequency per day from Carlisle to Penrith is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Penrith as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carlisle to Penrith:
  • Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Penrith station (PNR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Carlisle and arrive in Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Carlisle to Penrith, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Penrith by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Penrith by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Carlisle to Penrith with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Carlisle to Penrith often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Keswick. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Penrith and these popular destinations at a great price.

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