How to travel from Carlisle to Penrith

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Compare bus and train 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 $6. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 17 miles (28 km)

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Bus

$8

Average price

$7

Average price

Cheapest

44m

Average total duration

Fastest

14m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 3m

Average total duration

33m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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from Carlisle to Penrith

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Avanti West CoastL02258
09:48AM0h14
Carlisle station (CAR)
10:02AMPenrith station (PNR)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Avanti West CoastW03066
06:47AM0h14
Carlisle station (CAR)
07:01AMPenrith station (PNR)
$51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastL02258
09:48AM0h14
Carlisle station (CAR)
10:02AMPenrith station (PNR)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressC73806
10:35AM0h14
Carlisle station (CAR)
10:49AMPenrith station (PNR)
$131One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC73804
09:32AM0h14
Carlisle station (CAR)
09:46AMPenrith station (PNR)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02357
08:08AM0h14
Carlisle station (CAR)
08:22AMPenrith station (PNR)
$71One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:55AM0h35
Carlisle
02:30AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
$61One-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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Carlisle to Penrith is a train with an average price of $4 (€4).

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

A train is $1 (€0.89) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Penrith costing on average $6 (€4).

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 7 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 bus and train 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 National Express to go to Penrith by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Penrith by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Carlisle to Penrith:
  • 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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