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Compare bus and train for Penrith to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Glasgow 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 57m. 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 $8.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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$23 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Glasgow:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Penrith to Glasgow costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penrith and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Penrith station (PNR) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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