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4.6Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Penrith
How to get from Edinburgh to Penrith by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Penrith is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W33861 · W340266:52 PM2h47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:39 PMPenrith station (PNR)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W33861 · W340266:52 PM2h47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:39 PMPenrith station (PNR)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W849286:12 PM1h36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:48 PMPenrith station (PNR)$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W849234:11 PM1h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:48 PMPenrith station (PNR)$541One-way0 transfers
- W34268+W848734:52 PM1h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:48 PMPenrith station (PNR)$771One-way1 transfer
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L88274 · L870927:00 PM2h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:39 PMPenrith station (PNR)$771One-way2 transfers
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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Penrith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$42 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Penrith:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Penrith costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Penrith take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Penrith:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Penrith costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Penrith take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Penrith as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Haymarket (HYM) and arrive in Penrith station (PNR).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths).
- Travel with National Express to go to Penrith by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Penrith by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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