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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Penrith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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$28 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Glasgow to Penrith by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Penrith is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Penrith:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Penrith costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Penrith take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Penrith as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Penrith station (PNR).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express.
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