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How to travel from Penrith to Manchester

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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

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€31

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2h 8m

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1h 38m

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3h 10m

Average total duration

2h 40m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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TransPennine Express

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from Penrith to Manchester

How to get from Penrith to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Penrith to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West CoastL02256+Northern Rail (3)L06351
08:02AM2h11
Penrith station (PNR)
10:13AMDeansgate (DGT)
$291One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Avanti West CoastW02482+Northern Rail (3)L06352
06:08PM2h05
Penrith station (PNR)
08:13PMDeansgate (DGT)
$251One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC73805
10:50AM1h32
Penrith station (PNR)
12:22PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$561One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02259+Northern Rail (3)L06355
10:04AM2h09
Penrith station (PNR)
12:13PMDeansgate (DGT)
$391One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW03059+Northern Rail (3)L10009
01:05PM2h28
Penrith station (PNR)
03:33PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$291One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC73802
09:48AM1h34
Penrith station (PNR)
11:22AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$561One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX590
11:15AM2h35
Penrith, Rail Station
01:50PMManchester, Coach Station
$411One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Penrith to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Penrith to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Penrith and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Penrith to Manchester is a train with an average price of $14 (€11).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Penrith to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Penrith to Manchester is approximately 84 miles (136 km).
The average frequency per day from Penrith to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Penrith to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Penrith to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Penrith to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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