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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 prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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€31 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Penrith to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Penrith to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Manchester:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Penrith to Manchester costing on average $30 (€23).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 to go to Manchester by train.
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