How to travel from London to Keswick

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Keswick

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Keswick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $332.

Distance: 247 miles (398 km)

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Driving

$332

Average price

$149

Average price

$51

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Cheapest

$140

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 39m

Average total duration

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1h 39m

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2h 0m

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4h 2m

Average total duration

3h 32m

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30m

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7h 46m

Average total duration

7h 16m

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30m

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5h 55m

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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British Airways

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Avanti West Coast

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Keswick is a bus with an average price of $51 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Keswick:

A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Keswick costing on average $149 (€123).

A bus is $281 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Keswick costing on average $332 (€274).

The fastest way to travel from London to Keswick is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Keswick take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 2m.

Bus takes on average 7h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Keswick including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Keswick among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 16m sooner (1h 39m by flight vs 5h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $332 (€274) compared to roughly $140 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from London to Keswick

How to get from London to Keswick by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Keswick is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM6h15
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM6h15
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1340
    8:45 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:50 PMNewcastle Airport
    $1331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34187
    12:30 PM3h01
    London Euston (EUS)
    3:31 PMPenrith station (PNR)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34286
    10:40 AM4h05
    London Euston (EUS)
    2:45 PMPenrith station (PNR)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33912
    9:30 AM3h01
    London Euston (EUS)
    12:31 PMPenrith station (PNR)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM6h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM8h45
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1326
    7:35 AM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    8:45 AMNewcastle Airport
    $1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1338
    6:35 PM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:45 PMNewcastle Airport
    $2011One-way
    0 transfers
  • BA CityflyerBA8702+LoganairBA4105 · BA4018
    8:40 AM10h40
    London City Airport
    7:20 PMNewcastle Airport
    $6151One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Keswick

Travel to Keswick 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 London to Keswick.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Keswick including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Keswick is a bus with an average price of $51 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Keswick:

A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Keswick costing on average $149 (€123).

A bus is $281 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Keswick costing on average $332 (€274).

The fastest way to travel from London to Keswick is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Keswick take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 2m.

Bus takes on average 7h 46m.

The distance from London to Keswick is approximately 247 miles (398 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Keswick is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Keswick as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Keswick:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Penrith station (PNR).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Keswick, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to Keswick by train.
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Keswick by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Keswick by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Keswick with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Keswick often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Penrith. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Keswick and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Keswick to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in Keswick, plan to spend at least 2-3 days to explore its stunning natural landscapes, enjoy activities like hiking in the Lake District, and visit local attractions such as the Derwent Pencil Museum and Castlerigg Stone Circle.

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