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Compare bus and train for Penrith to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Penrith to Liverpool
Compare the available ways to get from Penrith to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Liverpool:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Penrith to Liverpool costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Penrith to Liverpool
How to get from Penrith to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Penrith to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G853638:02 AM 2h06 Penrith station (PNR) 10:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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G853638:02 AM 2h06 Penrith station (PNR) 10:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W848839:53 AM 1h53 Penrith station (PNR) 11:46 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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P241948:20 AM 2h35 Penrith station (PNR) 10:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G8538210:04 AM 2h04 Penrith station (PNR) 12:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G891658:20 AM 1h59 Penrith station (PNR) 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX590 · NX54011:15 AM 3h50 Penrith, Rail Station 3:05 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX590 · NX17011:15 AM 4h39 Penrith, Rail Station 3:54 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX590 · NX17011:15 AM 4h45 Penrith, Rail Station 4:00 PM Liverpool, University $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Liverpool:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Penrith to Liverpool costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penrith and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Penrith, Rail Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail to go to Liverpool by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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