How to travel from Glasgow to Penrith

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Compare train and bus 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 €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 101 miles (164 km)

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Bus

€23

Average price

€13

Average price

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2h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 35m

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30m

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2h 52m

Average total duration

2h 22m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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from Glasgow to Penrith

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Avanti West CoastC01381
09:39AM1h34
Glasgow Central (GLC)
11:13AMPenrith station (PNR)
$551One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55PM2h35
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:30AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastL02258
08:38AM1h24
Glasgow Central (GLC)
10:02AMPenrith station (PNR)
$841One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02262 · W01974
10:38AM1h42
Glasgow Central (GLC)
12:20PMPenrith station (PNR)
$551One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC73806
09:09AM1h40
Glasgow Central (GLC)
10:49AMPenrith station (PNR)
$631One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC73811
11:10AM1h37
Glasgow Central (GLC)
12:47PMPenrith station (PNR)
$671One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Penrith.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Penrith including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Penrith is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Penrith costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Penrith is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Penrith take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Glasgow to Penrith is approximately 101 miles (164 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Penrith is:
  • Around 6 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Penrith:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow 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 are direct services available from Glasgow to Penrith with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Penrith often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, 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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