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Compare bus and train for Penrith to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. 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 bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$44 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Penrith to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Penrith to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Manchester:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penrith to Manchester costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Penrith to Manchester
How to get from Penrith to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Penrith to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM 2h35 Penrith 12:50 PM Manchester $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:15 AM 2h35 Penrith 12:50 PM Manchester $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:15 AM 2h35 Penrith 12:50 PM Manchester $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:15 AM 2h35 Penrith 1:50 PM Manchester $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Manchester:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penrith to Manchester costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penrith and Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Buses mostly depart from Penrith, Rail Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Lumo to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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