How to travel from Edinburgh to Penrith

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Compare bus and train 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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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€35

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€16

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2h 3m

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1h 33m

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30m

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3h 45m

Average total duration

3h 15m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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TransPennine Express

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National Express

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from Edinburgh to Penrith

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Avanti West CoastW01974
10:52AM1h28
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:20PMPenrith station (PNR)
$551One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15PM5h15
Edinburgh, Bus Station
02:30AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
$331One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW01974
10:52AM1h28
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:20PMPenrith station (PNR)
$551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressC73808
10:11AM1h36
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:47AMPenrith station (PNR)
$931One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC73804
08:12AM1h34
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:46AMPenrith station (PNR)
$931One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC73815
12:12PM1h36
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:48PMPenrith station (PNR)
$931One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:25PM5h05
Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
02:30AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
$361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:20PM5h10
Edinburgh
02:30AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
$361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:31PM4h59
Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
02:30AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
$381One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Penrith.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Penrith including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Penrith is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Penrith costing on average $16 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Penrith is by train with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Penrith take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Penrith is approximately 90 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Penrith is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Penrith:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Penrith station (PNR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, St Andrew's House and arrive in Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Penrith, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Penrith by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Penrith by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Penrith with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Penrith often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Carlisle, 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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