How to travel from Penrith to Edinburgh

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Compare bus and train 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 $11. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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Bus

$36

Average price

$20

Average price

Cheapest

2h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

TransPennine Express

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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

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from Penrith to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Avanti West CoastW02435 · W02933
10:32AM1h48
Penrith station (PNR)
12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$341One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20AM5h19
Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
10:39AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
$211One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC74077
09:59AM1h38
Penrith station (PNR)
11:37AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$531One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02286 · W01952
12:32PM1h47
Penrith station (PNR)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$411One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC74084
11:53AM1h39
Penrith station (PNR)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$531One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC74079+Avanti West CoastL02369
11:01AM2h21
Penrith station (PNR)
01:22PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20AM5h42
Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
11:02AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20AM5h28
Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
10:48AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
$241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20AM5h34
Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths)
10:54AMEdinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)
$241One-way
1 transfer

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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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Penrith to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penrith to Edinburgh costing on average $23 (€18).

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 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penrith and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus and train 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 National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Penrith to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 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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