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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 $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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Edinburgh:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penrith to Edinburgh costing on average $37 (€29).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
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How to get from Penrith to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Penrith to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:20 AM5h28Penrith10:48 AMEdinburgh$141One-way0 transfers
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- 5:20 AM5h28Penrith10:48 AMEdinburgh$141One-way0 transfers
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- 5:20 AM5h28Penrith10:48 AMEdinburgh$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Edinburgh:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penrith to Edinburgh costing on average $37 (€29).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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