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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Penrith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Penrith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$116 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Penrith:
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Penrith costing on average $116 (€94).
A bus is $183 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Penrith costing on average $216 (€174).
Other travel options to Penrith take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Penrith
How to get from London to Penrith by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Penrith is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 PM6h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:00 PM6h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13409:00 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport10:05 PMNewcastle Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
Other options
W333498:17 AM5h19London Euston (EUS)1:36 PMPenrith station (PNR)$1121One-way0 transfers
W33161+
W8519512:40 PM4h21London Euston (EUS)5:01 PMPenrith station (PNR)$1501One-way1 transfer
W33166+
W852001:39 PM4h21London Euston (EUS)6:00 PMPenrith station (PNR)$1501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:30 PM6h45London, Victoria Coach Station5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)$241One-way0 transfers
NX5909:00 AM8h40London, Victoria Coach Station5:40 PMPenrith, Rail Station$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM8h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station5:15 AMPenrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)$481One-way1 transfer
BA13267:35 AM1h10London Heathrow Airport8:45 AMNewcastle Airport$711One-way0 transfers
BA1436+
BA4086 · BA40739:20 AM9h50London Heathrow Airport7:10 PMNewcastle Airport$5381One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Penrith:
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Penrith costing on average $116 (€94).
A bus is $183 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Penrith costing on average $216 (€174).
Other travel options to Penrith take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Penrith as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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, Rail Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Penrith by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Penrith by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Penrith by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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