How to travel from Penrith to Edinburgh

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Compare train and bus for Penrith to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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€33

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2h 7m

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1h 37m

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4h 6m

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3h 36m

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from Penrith to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
04:20AM5h40
Penrith
10:00AMEdinburgh
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:20AM5h40
Penrith
10:00AMEdinburgh
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:20AM5h40
Penrith
10:00AMEdinburgh
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Penrith to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Penrith to Edinburgh.

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There are 2 options to travel between Penrith and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Penrith to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penrith to Edinburgh costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Penrith to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 49m.

The distance from Penrith to Edinburgh is approximately 90 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Penrith to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penrith and Edinburgh 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 Penrith to Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from Penrith station (PNR) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Penrith to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Penrith to Edinburgh:
  • 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
Omio customers who travel from Penrith to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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