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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 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Edinburgh to Penrith by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Penrith is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Penrith
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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).
Other travel options to Penrith take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Penrith by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Penrith by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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